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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Kandytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train Kandy / ...
    3h 53m
    Rs 6,208–9,100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kotikawattabus bus
    5h 15m
    Rs 2,145–2,875

  3. Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    4h 44m
    Rs 2,231–3,282

  4. Drive 152.8 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Rajagiriyacar car 152.8 km
    2h 40m
    Rs 6,838–9,877

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Rajagiriyataxi taxi 152.8 km
    2h 40m
    Rs 42,000–50,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Rajagiriya, 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.

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