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How to get fromNuwaraeliya Colony to Nuwara Eliyaby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 2m
    Rs 7,623–12,228

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    11h 18m
    Rs 5,299–6,424

  3. Drive 319.6 km

    1. Drive from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Nuwara Eliyacar car 319.6 km
    5h 58m
    Rs 14,285–20,634

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 319.6 km
    5h 58m
    Rs 16,000–19,000

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    10h 59m
    Rs 5,523–9,828

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Gampola, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Nuwara Eliya.

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