There are 5 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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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 22mRs 2,880–3,987Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
12h 28mRs 3,329–7,240Drive 200.8 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliyacar 200.8 km
3h 40mRs 9,010–13,014Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliyataxi 200.8 km
3h 40mRs 10,000–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
8h 19mRs 14,443–95,843
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai 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 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Nuwara Eliya is 434 km. The road distance is 200.8 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya via Polgahawela, Nanuoya, and Nanuoya in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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
- 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 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Valaichchenai to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 981+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.