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How to get fromKinniya to Nuwara Eliyaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinniya to Nuwara Eliya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from China Bay to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 55m
    Rs 6,266–10,523

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    10h 11m
    Rs 3,348–4,843

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    9h 53m
    Rs 4,798–7,443

  4. Drive 246.8 km

    1. Drive from Kinniya to Nuwara Eliyacar car 246.8 km
    4h 19m
    Rs 11,073–15,995

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinniya to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 246.8 km
    4h 19m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  6. Bus via 04 kanuwa

    1. Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    10h 50m
    Rs 3,908–5,428

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 345.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Nuwara Eliya via Palampoddaru, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 11m.

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