There are 5 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Pettah to Wennappuwabus
7h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nanuoya to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Tummodaratrain Colombo
10h 3mRs 4,026–7,978Drive 168.7 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Marawilacar 168.7 km
3h 12mRs 7,575–10,941Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Marawilataxi 168.7 km
3h 12mRs 26,000–31,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Thanamalwilabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
6h 2mRs 23,765–100,745
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Wennappuwa via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Tummodara via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Marawila is 220 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Marawila bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Marawila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Marawila, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Pettah, and Wennappuwa in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, Ragama, and Tummodara in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Ragama to Tummodara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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 Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 970–1,010
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Nuwara Eliya to Marawila bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya to Marawila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Marawila is 169 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Marawila.
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