There are 6 ways to get from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi
8h 22mRs 5,889–10,178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
10h 35mRs 3,572–4,508Drive 324.4 km
- Drive from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliyacar 324.4 km
5h 51mRs 14,564–21,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliyataxi 324.4 km
5h 51mRs 16,000–20,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
10h 37mTrain
- Take the train from Murikandy to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
13h 11mRs 3,823–7,977
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Murikandy and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Rathnapuram and Nuwara Eliya is 384 km. The road distance is 324.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 22m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Murikandy station.
The best way to get from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Rathnapuram, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya via Kilinochchi, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya via Murikandy, Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Murikandy to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Rathnapuram to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 979+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.