There are 4 ways to get from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus
8h 13mRs 4,895–5,685Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
10h 37mRs 3,699–7,731Drive 191.6 km
- Drive from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliyacar 191.6 km
3h 20mRs 8,646–12,488Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliyataxi 191.6 km
3h 20mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya is to train which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Minneriya and Nuwara Eliya is 272 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Minneriya, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya via Habarana, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya via Hingurakgoda, Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 10h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Minneriya to Nuwara Eliya.
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