There are 5 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala 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
6h 18mRs 9,631–12,332Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanuoya to Mirigamatrain Badulla
6h 55mRs 3,176–5,528Drive 136.6 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Pannalacar 136.6 km
2h 36mRs 6,165–8,905Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Pannalataxi 136.6 km
2h 36mRs 6,500–8,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Thanamalwilabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
6h 8mRs 23,265–100,745
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala station. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Pannala is 219 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Pannala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Pannala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Pannala, North Western, 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. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nanuoya to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
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 Pannala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya to Pannala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Pannala is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Pannala.
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