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Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bus or Train
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Route Summary
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo 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 Nuwara Eliya at 11:00h, arriving to Colombo at 17:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 15:00h, arriving at 21:00h the same day. There are 15 train departures available on this route, including 3 night trains.
Departure station and country
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Colombo, 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 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo:11:00
Nuwara Eliya Main Bus Station6h 0min
17:00Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY
from 13.83 EUR
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15:00
Nuwara Eliya Main Bus Station6h 0min
21:00Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY
from 13.83 EUR
Best offer on 28. Mar
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Traveling by bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
The shortest travel distance between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo is 172 km. The fastest bus which departs at 11:00 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 Colombo earlier, there aren't any overnight buses, however we have 1 overnight train departing from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo. As mentioned earlier, there are no overnight buses for this route. However the overnight train departs at 22:29 and arrive in Colombo at 05:40 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 Nuwara Eliya or Colombo, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.Nuwara Eliya
Click here to open location in google maps.Colombo
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Colombo here.Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €5 (One-Way) or €10 (Return).
If you had travelled from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo, 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 Nuwara Eliya
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Nuwara Eliya, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Colombo, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Colombo below.Trains from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Another transportation option is taking a train from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Nuwara Eliya |
| Destination Station | Colombo |
| Daily Departures | Over 4 bus departures |
| Earliest Departures | 11:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 03:00 PM |
| Travel Distance | 172 km |
| Travel Time | 06:00 |
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