There are 7 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station) by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliya (Station)taxi
1h 23mRs 16,127–116,381Drive 152.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station)car 152.4 km
2h 38mRs 6,805–9,829Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nuwara Eliya (Station)152.4 km
2h 38mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station)taxi 152.4 km
2h 38mRs 41,000–50,000Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (Station)taxi
1h 56mRs 59,923–61,423Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliya (Station)taxi
2h 21mRs 20,685–122,487Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, bus
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus
4h 17mRs 56,113–56,493
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station) is to drive which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station) is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Nuwara Eliya (Station) is 126 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station) is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station).
There are 984+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Nuwara Eliya (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya (Station), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya (Station). However, you can fly to Hatton (NUF) then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya (Station). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Nuwara Eliya (Station) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nuwara Eliya (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–50,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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