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How to get fromChennai to Nuwara Eliyaby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Nuwara Eliya by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    20h 29m
    Rs 31,500–38,513

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    23h 30m
    Rs 26,761–29,826

  3. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    16h 24m
    Rs 29,690–90,808

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    17h 22m
    Rs 32,190–94,008

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    18h 21m
    Rs 36,890–99,008

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MAA - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    11h 19m
    Rs 38,890–105,008

  7. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MAA - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    15h 32m
    Rs 30,240–95,508

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 27,746Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 891.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 29m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Nuwara Eliya via Thiruvanmiyur, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 23h 30m.

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