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How to get fromKelaniya to Nuwara Eliyaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kelaniya to Nuwara Eliya by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    1h 51m
    Rs 24,605–132,615

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kotikawatta to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    5h 16m
    Rs 1,665–2,340

  3. Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    4h 47m
    Rs 3,245–4,444

  4. Drive 148.1 km

    1. Drive from Kelaniya to Nuwara Eliyacar car 148.1 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 6,645–9,598

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 148.1 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 40,000–49,000

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,038Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 157.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours.

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