There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
5h 2mRs 1,129–1,943Train
- Take the train from Radella to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
6h 11mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombocar 163.9 km
3h 8mRs 7,354–10,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombotaxi 163.9 km
3h 8mRs 45,000–55,000
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Radella and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya District (Region) and Colombo is 164 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Radella station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Radella to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Radella to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- 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 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo is 164 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Colombo.
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