There are 6 ways to get from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
2h 5mRs 24,990–133,070Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus
5h 35mRs 2,671–3,293Train
- Take the train from Mirigama to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
7hRs 3,156–5,507Drive 136.6 km
- Drive from Pannala to Nuwara Eliyacar 136.6 km
2h 36mRs 6,165–8,905Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pannala to Nuwara Eliyataxi 136.6 km
2h 36mRs 6,500–8,500Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
3h 4mRs 27,490–136,270
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Ambepussa and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Mirigama and arriving at Nanuoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Pannala and Nuwara Eliya is 159 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Pannala to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambepussa station.
Pannala to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mirigama station.
The best way to get from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya via Ambepussa and Kandy in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mirigama to Nanuoya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mirigama to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–8,500
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
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pannala to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Pannala to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nanuoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pannala to Nuwara Eliya is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Pannala to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 989+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.