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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Galewelaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Galewela by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus bus
    8h 1m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Galewelabus bus
    8h 15m
    Rs 1,381–2,382

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galewelabus bus
    8h 33m
    Rs 2,776–5,128

  4. Drive 135.8 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Galewelacar car 135.8 km
    2h 32m
    Rs 6,095–8,804

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Galewelataxi taxi 135.8 km
    2h 32m
    Rs 7,500–9,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 290.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Galewela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 8h 1m.

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