There are 5 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain
11hRs 3,313–7,176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
11h 26mRs 2,831–3,982Drive 194.1 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenaicar 194.1 km
3h 26mRs 8,708–12,578Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenaitaxi 194.1 km
3h 26mRs 9,500–12,000Train
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
12h 14mRs 3,276–7,228
Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Valaichchenai is 365 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Oddaimavadi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, and Polgahawela in around 12h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Valaichchenai.
There are 57+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.