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How to get fromPolgahawela to Nuwara Eliyaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    2h 54m
    Rs 5,125–7,600

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    4h 52m
    Rs 2,025–4,000

  3. Drive 102.1 km

    1. Drive from Polgahawela to Nuwara Eliyacar car 102.1 km
    1h 59m
    Rs 4,558–6,583

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 102.1 km
    1h 59m
    Rs 5,000–6,500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    5h 29m
    Rs 3,305–3,786

Polgahawela to Nuwara Eliya by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,025Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Polgahawela to Nuwara Eliya via Ambepussa and Kandy in around 5h 29m.

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