There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Kanagarayankulambus
- Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
12h 3mRs 6,979–7,906Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Bandarawela to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
13h 8mRs 4,831–8,955Drive 346.3 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar 346.3 km
6h 37mRs 15,546–22,456Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi 346.3 km
6h 37mRs 43,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
The distance between Bandarawela and Nuwaraeliya Colony is 547 km. The road distance is 346.3 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 3m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony is 346 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
There are nine+ hotels available in Nuwaraeliya Colony.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Bandarawela to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Kanagarayankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Bandarawela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Kanagarayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,419
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–55,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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