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How to get fromKilinochchi to Nuwara Eliyaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 10m
    Rs 5,479–9,554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    10h 24m
    Rs 3,109–3,906

  3. Drive 325.3 km

    1. Drive from Kilinochchi to Nuwara Eliyacar car 325.3 km
    5h 49m
    Rs 14,597–21,085

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 325.3 km
    5h 49m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    10h 26m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,899Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 377.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Nuwara Eliya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 24m.

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