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How to get fromKataragama to Nuwaraeliya Colonyby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kataragama to Nuwaraeliya Colony by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Haputaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    14h 22m
    Rs 17,408–23,900

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    15h 20m
    Rs 4,290–6,860

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Kanagarayankulambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    14h 54m
    Rs 5,509–6,079

  4. Drive 402 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar car 402 km
    7h 37m
    Rs 18,139–26,200

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi 402 km
    7h 37m
    Rs 44,000–55,000

  6. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    29h 40m

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,498Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 540.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kataragama to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the taxi to Haputale, take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Kanagarayankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony.

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