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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nilaveli to Nuwara Eliya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 12m
    Rs 6,806–11,262

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Ambepussabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    9h 52m
    Rs 4,341–5,839

  3. Drive 259.4 km

    1. Drive from Nilaveli to Nuwara Eliyacar car 259.4 km
    4h 32m
    Rs 11,619–16,782

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 259.4 km
    4h 32m
    Rs 28,000–34,000

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    9h 54m
    Rs 5,171–7,884

  6. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    11h 38m
    Rs 31,940–32,876

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Nuwara Eliya via 04 kanuwa, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 9h 52m.

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