There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Shanthipura by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Shanthipurataxi
1h 58mRs 23,374–113,606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
4h 43mRs 910–1,309Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Radellatrain Colombo
6h 19mRs 2,359–7,978Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Shanthipuracar 159.4 km
2h 51mRs 6,702–9,681Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Shanthipurataxi 159.4 km
2h 51mRs 43,000–55,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Shanthipura is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1400 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Shanthipura is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo and Shanthipura is 163 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Shanthipura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1400.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Colombo to Shanthipura, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Shanthipura is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 19m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Shanthipura is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Colombo to Shanthipura.
There are 882+ hotels available in Shanthipura.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Shanthipura, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Radella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–7,000 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Radella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- 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 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–55,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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