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

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There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Nuwara Eliya by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DEL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 3m
    Rs 46,425–122,964

  2. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    2d 7h
    Rs 34,794–62,485

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DEL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    10h 1m
    Rs 48,925–136,164

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DEL - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    11h
    Rs 56,625–151,164

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane DEL - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    12h 43m
    Rs 54,625–142,164

  6. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane DEL - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    15h 21m
    Rs 50,975–142,664

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRs 44,680Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,501.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Delhi to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Villupuram Jn, 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.

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