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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Maho Junction to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    5h 9m
    Rs 5,325–9,300

  2. Train, bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maho Junction to Kurunegalatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    8h 31m
    Rs 2,036–6,671

  3. Drive 155.1 km

    1. Drive from Maho to Nuwara Eliyacar car 155.1 km
    2h 52m
    Rs 7,000–10,110

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maho to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 155.1 km
    2h 52m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Maho to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    3h 21m
    Rs 44,847–156,538

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maho Junction to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    7h 7m
    Rs 3,225–6,900

Maho to Nuwara Eliya by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 185.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Maho to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Gampola, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maho Junction to Nuwara Eliya via Kurunegala, Kurunegala, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 31m.

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