There are 3 ways to get from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Nanuoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Nuwara Eliya is 60 km. The road distance is 45.9 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nanuoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya is 46 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Bandarawela to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 973+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bandarawela to Nanuoya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Bandarawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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