What is the cheapest way to get from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya?

The cheapest way to get from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya is to train and ferry and bus and taxi which costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 80000 and takes 3 days 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya?

The fastest way to get from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya is to fly and taxi which takes 12h 16m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 160000.

How far is it from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya?

The distance between Dhaka and Nuwara Eliya is 2221 km.

How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya?

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Nuwara Eliya?

Nuwara Eliya is 30 min behind Dhaka. It is currently 4:21 AM in Dhaka and 3:51 AM in Nuwara Eliya.

Where can I stay near Nuwara Eliya?

There are 977+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.

Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Hatton, taxi
best
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Hatton (NUF)plane DAC - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
12h 16m
Rs 67,514–153,926
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dhaka to Akhauratrain
2. Take the train from Agartala to Peramburtrain
3. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus
6. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi
3d 10h
Rs 36,887–75,767
Fly to Kandy, taxi
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Kandy (KDW)plane DAC - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
13h 15m
Rs 70,014–157,126
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane DAC - GIU
2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
14h 14m
Rs 83,714–232,126
Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane DAC - WRZ
2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
19h 35m
Rs 67,064–153,626
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane DAC - BTC
2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
13h 12m
Rs 109,714–283,126

Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Hatton (NUF) flights

14Weekly Planes

9h 25mAverage Duration

Rs 66,495Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,220.7 km
Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Dhaka to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Biman Bandar, walk to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Akhaura, drive to Agartala, take the train to Perambur, 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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