There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi
2hRs 19,548–126,666Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Radellatrain Colombo
7h 21mRs 2,487–5,945Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
6h 19mDrive 159.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)car 159.5 km
3h 24mRs 7,146–10,321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi 159.5 km
3h 24mRs 24,000–29,000Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi
2h 54mRs 21,848–129,366
Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to fly and taxi which takes 2h and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region). However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region). However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Radella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Negombo and Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 146 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h to get from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region), including transfers.
Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Nuwara Eliya in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Radella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Radella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–29,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Radella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 160 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Negombo to Nuwara Eliya District (Region).
There are 1020+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya District (Region).