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How to get fromTalaimannar to Nuwara Eliyaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Talaimannar to Nuwara Eliya by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train via Gampola

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    10h 30m
    Rs 11,255–16,520

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain train
    13h 41m
    Rs 9,105–14,220

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kachcheritaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    14h
    Rs 10,535–12,669

  4. Drive 339.8 km

    1. Drive from Talaimannar to Nuwara Eliyacar car 339.8 km
    6h 9m
    Rs 15,348–22,169

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 339.8 km
    6h 9m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  6. Drive, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Talaimannar to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    6h 32m
    Rs 29,412–141,739

  7. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    12h 27m
    Rs 9,155–14,120

  8. Taxi, bus via Jaffna

    1. Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Jaffnataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    17h 51m
    Rs 9,235–11,687

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Talaimannar to Nuwara Eliya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 461.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Talaimannar to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Gampola, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kachcheri, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Nuwara Eliya.

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