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Colombo to Nuwara Eliya Bus or Train
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya Route Summary
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and train. We found up to 4 bus departures. The earliest bus departs from Colombo at 10:00h, arriving to Nuwara Eliya at 16:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 13:00h, arriving at 19:00h the same day. There are 15 train departures available on this route, including 3 night trains.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
172 km
Average Trip Duration
06h 00min
Total Departures
4
Popular Operators
AKMT Holidays
Lowest Price
€5
Transportation Options
Bus, Train
Table of contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya:10:00
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station6h 0min
16:00Nuwara Eliya Main Bus Station
M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY
from 13.78 EUR
Best offer on 21. Mar
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13:00
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station6h 0min
19:00Nuwara Eliya Main Bus Station
M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY
from 13.78 EUR
Best offer on 21. Mar
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Traveling by bus from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya is 172 km. The fastest bus which departs at 10:00 has a travel time of 06:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Nuwara Eliya earlier, there aren't any overnight buses, however we have 1 overnight train departing from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya. As mentioned earlier, there are no overnight buses for this route. However the overnight train departs at 20:30 and arrive in Nuwara Eliya at 03:45 the same day.Bus companies
AKMT Holidays is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Colombo or Nuwara Eliya, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.Colombo
You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here.Nuwara Eliya
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €5 (One-Way) or €10 (Return).
If you had travelled from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.
Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Colombo, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Nuwara Eliya
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Nuwara Eliya, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Nuwara Eliya below.Trains from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
Another transportation option is taking a train from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.Colombo to Nuwara Eliya Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Colombo |
| Destination Station | Nuwara Eliya |
| Daily Departures | Over 4 bus departures |
| Earliest Departures | 10:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 01:00 PM |
| Travel Distance | 172 km |
| Travel Time | 06:00 |
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