There are 5 ways to get from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
10h 31mRs 3,225–4,503Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
12h 40mRs 3,805–7,956Drive 208.1 km
- Drive from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliyacar 208.1 km
3h 51mRs 9,435–13,629Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliyataxi 208.1 km
3h 51mRs 10,000–13,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
7h 24mRs 15,027–90,073
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Passikudah Bay and Nuwara Eliya is 439 km. The road distance is 208.1 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya via Oddaimavadi, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya via Valaichchenai, Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
Bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Passikudah Bay to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 982+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.