There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai 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 5mRs 2,831–4,082Drive 201.6 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunaicar 201.6 km
3h 49mRs 9,091–13,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunaitaxi 201.6 km
3h 49mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kalmunai is 508 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kalmunai.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Kalmunai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kalmunai via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 13h 5m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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