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

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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore Jn 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
    21h 7m
    Rs 31,666–38,905

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    23h 29m
    Rs 28,786–38,605

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus 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
    26h 46m

  4. Bus, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    19h 14m
    Rs 32,597–99,968

  5. Bus, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    20h 13m
    Rs 35,097–103,168

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,538Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 915.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Coimbatore 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 the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Gampola, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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