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How to get fromKandalama to Nuwara Eliyaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandalama to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    8h 28m
    Rs 1,690–4,715

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain train Colombo
    9h 2m
    Rs 3,474–6,055

  3. Drive 152.5 km

    1. Drive from Kandalama to Nuwara Eliyacar car 152.5 km
    2h 45m
    Rs 6,845–9,886

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandalama to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 152.5 km
    2h 45m
    Rs 8,500–10,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 314.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Kandalama, Central, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Kandalama to Nuwara Eliya via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 28m.

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