There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala is to drive which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2200 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2200.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Kotagala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kotagala is 32 km. The road distance is 32.9 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kotagala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala is 33 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kotagala.
There are 1036+ hotels available in Kotagala.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Kotagala, Central, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Kotagala 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Kotagala
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,200
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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