There are 4 ways to get from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi
9h 33mRs 5,479–9,665Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
12h 39mRs 3,200–4,000Drive 401.7 km
- Drive from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliyacar 401.7 km
7h 14mRs 18,032–26,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliyataxi 401.7 km
7h 14mRs 20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 7h 14m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Kankesanturai and Nuwara Eliya is 461 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kankesanturai station.
Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya is 402 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 979+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kankesanturai to Nuwara Eliya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- 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
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–24,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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