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How to get fromBangkok to Nuwara Eliyaby plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Nuwara Eliya by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DMK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    18h 9m
    Rs 47,190–112,183

  2. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane BKK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 18m
    Rs 44,905–133,405

  3. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DMK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    19h 7m
    Rs 49,863–115,716

  4. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane BKK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 16m
    Rs 48,405–136,605

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DMK - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    20h 6m
    Rs 53,915–121,394

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BKK - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    10h 15m
    Rs 52,105–141,605

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 44,890Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,381.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ, walk to Suvarnabhumi-Airport-BKK airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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