There are 4 ways to get from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
9h 7mRs 3,068–4,435Train
- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
10h 52mRs 3,285–7,160Drive 175.6 km
- Drive from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliyacar 175.6 km
3h 18mRs 7,860–11,354Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliyataxi 175.6 km
3h 18mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Kaduruwela and Nuwara Eliya is 374 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Kaduruwela, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya via Polonnaruwa, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliya via Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 10h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya is 176 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kaduruwela to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 973+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.