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

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There are 6 ways to get from Trincomalee to Nuwara Eliya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 57m
    Rs 5,469–9,510

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    9h 42m
    Rs 2,898–4,019

  3. Drive 253.2 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Nuwara Eliyacar car 253.2 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 11,435–16,518

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 253.2 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    9h 47m
    Rs 2,918–6,670

  6. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    11h 25m
    Rs 30,614–31,314

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Nuwara Eliya via Ambepussa and Kandy in around 9h 42m.

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