There are 3 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
10hRs 1,042–1,790Drive 145.3 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliyacar 145.3 km
2h 31mRs 6,557–9,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliyataxi 145.3 km
2h 31mRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1800 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Nuwara Eliya is 312 km. The road distance is 145.3 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1800.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 977+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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