There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi
8h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
8h 35mRs 4,276–8,328Drive 149.1 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiyacar 149.1 km
2h 45mRs 6,692–9,665Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiyataxi 149.1 km
2h 45mRs 7,500–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Maho Junction via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Nikaweratiya is 293 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya.
There are five+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Nikaweratiya via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, Polgahawela, and Maho in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–9,000
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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