There are 4 ways to get from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
6h 58mRs 1,356–2,333Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
7h 54mRs 2,746–5,154Drive 112.6 km
- Drive from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliyacar 112.6 km
2h 9mRs 5,035–7,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliyataxi 112.6 km
2h 9mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from ibbagamuwa and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Nanuoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between ibbagamuwa and Nuwara Eliya is 262 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
The best way to get from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from ibbagamuwa station.
ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between ibbagamuwa, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Nanuoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nanuoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya is 113 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from ibbagamuwa to Nuwara Eliya.
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