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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Kandytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train Kandy / ...
    4h 7m
    Rs 5,008–7,500

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    4h 37m
    Rs 500–1,200

  3. Drive 155.8 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalcar car 155.8 km
    2h 44m
    Rs 6,966–10,062

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminaltaxi taxi 155.8 km
    2h 44m
    Rs 42,000–55,000

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  • Distance: 194.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, 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.

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