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How to get fromMatara District (Region) to Nuwara Eliyaby car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Matara District (Region) to Nuwara Eliya by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Matara District (Region) to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    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 43m
    Rs 24,521–134,675

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    9h 27m
    Rs 5,074–9,322

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Ex 1-18
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    8h 10m
    Rs 5,557–7,786

  4. Drive 194 km

    1. Drive from Matara District (Region) to Nuwara Eliyacar car 194 km
    3h 54m
    Rs 8,708–12,578

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara District (Region) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 194 km
    3h 54m
    Rs 29,000–36,000

  6. Bus via Weligama

    1. Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    8h 26m
    Rs 5,944–7,830

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,045Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 310.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Matara District (Region), Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Matara District (Region) to Nuwara Eliya via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 10m.

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