There are 8 ways to get from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
1h 46mRs 21,643–129,114Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Waikkala to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
8h 3mRs 2,808–6,975Train, taxi
- Take the train from Waikkala to Ragamatrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Ulapanetrain
- Take the taxi from Ulapane to Nuwara Eliyataxi
6h 5mRs 5,095–9,155Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
7h 7mDrive 159.1 km
- Drive from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliyacar 159.1 km
3h 1mRs 7,178–10,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliyataxi 159.1 km
3h 1mRs 24,000–29,000Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
2h 44mRs 24,143–132,314Train, bus via Gampola
- Take the train from Ragama to Gampolatrain Colombo
- Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus
7h 48mRs 3,195–6,955
Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Waikkal and Nuwara Eliya is 147 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya is 159 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Waikkal to Nuwara Eliya.
There are 989+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Waikkal, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Waikkala to Nuwara Eliya via Kochchikade, Kochchikade, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Waikkala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Ulapane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Waikkala to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 Gampola to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–29,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
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