There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi
3h 2mRs 36,050–147,350Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
6h 14mRs 1,906–3,016Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Radellatrain Colombo
7h 55mRs 2,505–5,970Drive 182.8 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)car 182.8 km
3h 34mRs 8,163–11,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi 182.8 km
3h 34mRs 9,000–11,000
Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Radella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 209 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region), including transfers.
Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Nuwara Eliya in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Radella via Fort Station in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Radella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–25,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kalutara to Nuwara Eliya District (Region).
There are 1024+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya District (Region).