There are 5 ways to get from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Paranthan to Kurunegalabus
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi
5h 24mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paranthan to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
10h 28mRs 3,158–3,956Train, taxi
- Take the train from Paranthan to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi
10h 4mRs 5,479–9,562Drive 331.2 km
- Drive from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliyacar 331.2 km
5h 54mRs 14,938–21,576Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliyataxi 331.2 km
5h 54mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Paranthan and Nuwara Eliya is 353 km. The road distance is 331.2 km.
The best way to get from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Paranthan station.
Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya is 331 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 984+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Paranthan, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Paranthan to Nuwara Eliya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Paranthan to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Paranthan to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Paranthan to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–20,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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