There are 3 ways to get from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2200 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2200.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Kotagala and arriving at Nanuoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Kotagala and Nuwara Eliya is 32 km. The road distance is 32.9 km.
The best way to get from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kotagala station.
Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nanuoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya is 33 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Kotagala to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 981+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Kotagala, Central, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kotagala to Nanuoya 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kotagala to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,200
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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