There are 5 ways to get from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 34mRs 3,296–4,586Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
12h 40mRs 3,722–7,858Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliyacar 197.3 km
3h 32mRs 8,854–12,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliyataxi 197.3 km
3h 32mRs 9,500–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
7h 4mRs 15,475–99,734
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4600 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah 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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah 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 and Nuwara Eliya is 441 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya via Oddaimavadi, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah 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 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Polgahawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Passikudah to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 999+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.