There are 6 ways to get from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya 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 Eliyataxi
1h 51mRs 21,424–128,856Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampaha to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
6h 55mRs 2,507–4,740Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
5hRs 6,721–8,552Drive 144.9 km
- Drive from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliyacar 144.9 km
2h 35mRs 6,539–9,445Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliyataxi 144.9 km
2h 35mRs 7,000–9,000Bus via Kaduwela
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Nuwara Eliyabus
5h 7mRs 5,564–6,949
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Nanuoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Ganemulla and Nuwara Eliya is 146 km. The road distance is 144.9 km.
The best way to get from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 5h and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Ganemulla, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, 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 Gampaha to Nanuoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampaha to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
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
Bus from Kaduwela to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–9,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nanuoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ganemulla to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 989+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.