There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Tissamaharama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Hambantota is 175 km. The road distance is 161.8 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tissamaharama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota.
There are 188+ hotels available in Hambantota.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Hambantota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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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