There are 5 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla 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 1mRs 6,531–9,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanuoya to Gampahatrain Badulla
7h 3mRs 2,526–4,678Drive 144.9 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemullacar 144.9 km
2h 35mRs 6,539–9,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemullataxi 144.9 km
2h 35mRs 7,000–9,000Bus via Kaduwela
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kaduwelabus
5h 4mRs 5,645–7,167
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Ganemulla is 178 km. The road distance is 144.9 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Ganemulla, 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 Nanuoya to Gampaha twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nanuoya to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
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 to Ganemulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ganemulla.
There are 2256+ hotels available in Ganemulla.