There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi
2h 15mRs 25,675–133,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
5h 1mRs 1,129–1,931Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Radellatrain Colombo
5h 53mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 164.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)car 164.4 km
3h 9mRs 7,376–10,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi 164.4 km
3h 9mRs 45,000–55,000
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region). However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Radella. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 168 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya District (Region), Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Radella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Radella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–55,000
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 Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Radella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 164 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region).
There are 1021+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya District (Region).