There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
13h 25mRs 3,831–5,382Drive 198.1 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oyacar 198.1 km
3h 45mRs 8,890–12,840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oyataxi 198.1 km
3h 45mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya is to bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Gal Oya is 527 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya.
There are 24+ hotels available in Gal Oya.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Gal Oya, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gal Oya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Kalmunai in around 13h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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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