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

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There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Nuwara Eliya by taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Peradeniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    2h 40m
    Rs 2,432–2,859

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matale to Kandytrain train Matale
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    4h 37m
    Rs 1,461–3,151

  3. Drive  98.4 km

    1. Drive from Matale to Nuwara Eliyacar car 98.4 km
    1h 51m
    Rs 4,442–6,416

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 98.4 km
    1h 51m
    Rs 5,000–6,000

Matale to Nuwara Eliya by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Matale to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the taxi to Peradeniya then take the bus to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Nuwara Eliya in around 1h 51m.

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