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How to get fromMumbai to Nuwara Eliyaby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane BOM - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 10m
    Rs 36,356–113,777

  2. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    43h 29m
    Rs 33,244–50,818

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane BOM - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 9m
    Rs 39,856–116,977

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BOM - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    10h 8m
    Rs 44,556–121,977

  5. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane BOM - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    14h 29m
    Rs 37,906–113,477

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane BOM - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    11h 6m
    Rs 44,556–107,977

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,938Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,649 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Mumbai to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the bus to Domestic Airport Junction, walk to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thane, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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