What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai is to taxi and train and ferry which costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 19h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹24,000 - ₹40,000.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Swāmimalai is 665 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 31m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹12,000.

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swāmimalai?

There are 89+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.

Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Taxi, fly, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalaitrain
6h 53m
₹24,897–39,245
Taxi, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ulapanetaxi
2. Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain
3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
4. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
5. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
19h 15m
₹8,301–11,209
Taxi, bus, ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Warakapolataxi
2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Kankesanturaibus
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
16h 31m
₹9,251–11,321
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
20h 10m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

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₹11,650Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai.

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Distance: 664.6 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Nuwara Eliya to Swāmimalai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Ponmlai Gld Rck, then take the train to Swamimalai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Warakapola, take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Mayiladuturai J, then take the line 06415 train to Swamimalai.

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