There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
11h 35mRs 3,251–4,532Train
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
12h 26mRs 3,826–7,928Drive 201.4 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Baycar 201.4 km
3h 37mRs 9,130–13,188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Baytaxi 201.4 km
3h 37mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4600 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Passikudah Bay is 441 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, Polgahawela, and Valaichchenai in around 12h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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 Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah Bay.
There are 57+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.