There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Hingurala Junctionbus
4h 26mRs 2,245–3,041Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
6h 18mRs 1,881–2,852Drive 140 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriyacar 140 km
2h 34mRs 6,318–9,126Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriyataxi 140 km
2h 34mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Hingurala Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Ingiriya is 144 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hingurala Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ingiriya.
There are 160+ hotels available in Ingiriya.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Ingiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Hingurala Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Hingurala Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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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