There are 3 ways to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Nanuoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Badulla and Nuwara Eliya is 92 km. The road distance is 58.7 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Badulla to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
Badulla to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nanuoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Nuwara Eliya is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 984+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Nanuoya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Badulla Station to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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