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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Polgahawelaby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polgahawela by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ulapanetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    3h 13m
    Rs 4,988–7,476

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    6h 10m
    Rs 1,976–4,028

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    4h 56m
    Rs 2,013–3,976

  4. Drive 102 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Polgahawelacar car 102 km
    1h 59m
    Rs 4,555–6,579

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Polgahawelataxi taxi 102 km
    1h 59m
    Rs 5,000–6,500

Nuwara Eliya to Polgahawela by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,013Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polgahawela.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

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