There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Shanthipura 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Shanthipurataxi
1h 56mRs 26,375–143,607Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
4h 43mRs 909–1,641Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Shanthipurataxi
3h 53mRs 6,276–9,474Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Shanthipuracar 159.4 km
2h 51mRs 7,160–10,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Shanthipurataxi 159.4 km
2h 51mRs 43,000–55,000Bus via Nanuoya
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nanuoyabus
5h 32mRs 1,445–2,076
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Shanthipura is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1700 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Shanthipura is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Shanthipura. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
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 train and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Colombo to Shanthipura, including transfers.
Colombo to Shanthipura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Shanthipura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Shanthipura is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Colombo to Shanthipura.
There are 998+ 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 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- 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
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–55,000
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
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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