There are 5 ways to get from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
10h 46mRs 2,880–4,011Train
- Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
12h 51mRs 3,329–7,263Drive 185.7 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliyacar 185.7 km
3h 23mRs 8,334–12,037Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliyataxi 185.7 km
3h 23mRs 9,000–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
6h 56mRs 13,919–93,764
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chenkalady station to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Nuwara Eliya is 453 km. The road distance is 185.7 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eravur Station to Nuwara Eliya via Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 12h 51m.
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
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
Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chenkalady to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 981+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.