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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Talawa 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
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain train
    6h 30m
    Rs 5,187–9,294

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    9h 27m
    Rs 3,176–7,028

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus bus
    9h 26m

  4. Drive 202.8 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Talawacar car 202.8 km
    3h 40m
    Rs 9,158–13,229

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Talawataxi taxi 202.8 km
    3h 40m
    Rs 22,000–27,000

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain train
    8h 13m
    Rs 3,213–6,976

Nuwara Eliya to Talawa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Talawa, North Central, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Talawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Technical Junction, and Anuradhapura in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Thalawa via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, and Polgahawela Junction in around 9h 27m.

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