There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Pinnawala is 131 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Pinnawala.
There are 180+ hotels available in Pinnawala.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Rambukkana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–5,500
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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