There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
11h 2mRs 2,880–4,027Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
13h 7mRs 3,329–7,280Drive 194.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliyacar 194.1 km
3h 39mRs 8,757–12,648Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliyataxi 194.1 km
3h 39mRs 9,500–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
6h 39mRs 13,179–92,889
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Nuwara Eliya is 466 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya via Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Batticaloa to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 989+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.