There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Kuliyapitiyataxi
5h 48mRs 3,238–4,026Train
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Mirigamatrain Badulla
7h 16mRs 3,876–6,328Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiyacar 140.4 km
2h 41mRs 6,275–9,063Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiyataxi 140.4 km
2h 41mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kuliyapitiya is 170 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kuliyapitiya.
There are 32+ hotels available in Kuliyapitiya.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Mirigama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–8,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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