There are 5 ways to get from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
11h 10mRs 2,880–4,036Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
14h 26mRs 5,534–9,745Drive 201.4 km
- Drive from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliyacar 201.4 km
3h 47mRs 9,039–13,057Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliyataxi 201.4 km
3h 47mRs 10,000–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
6h 47mRs 13,544–93,320
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Kattankudy and Nuwara Eliya is 473 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 14h 26m.
What companies run services between Kattankudy, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kattankudi to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kattankudi to Nuwara Eliya via Batticaloa, Batticaloa, Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
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 Kattankudi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- 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
Bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kattankudy to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 981+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.