There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
4h 49mRs 3,331–4,582Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kotikawattabus
5h 15mRs 1,695–2,375Drive 148.1 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniyacar 148.1 km
2h 35mRs 6,646–9,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniyataxi 148.1 km
2h 35mRs 40,000–49,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kelaniya is 165 km. The road distance is 148.1 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya without a car is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kelaniya.
There are 1666+ hotels available in Kelaniya.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, 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.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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 Kotikawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- 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 40,000–49,000
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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