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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Nuwara Eliyaby train, plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, fly to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KUL - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 31m
    Rs 35,863–118,285

  2. Train, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KUL - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    10h 30m
    Rs 38,363–121,485

  3. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KUL - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    11h 29m
    Rs 43,063–126,485

  4. Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KUL - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    15h 40m
    Rs 36,413–117,985

  5. Train, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane KUL - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    12h 42m
    Rs 44,063–127,485

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,692Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,484.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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