What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal is to bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 700 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

The bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal bus from?

Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.

Where can I stay near Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.

Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal

Q: How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal is 154 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.

Q: How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 700.

Q: Train or bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 39m.

Q: Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.

There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
4h 37m
Rs 500–700
Train
1. Take the train from Nanuoya to Fort StationBadulla
6h 39m
Rs 1,914–7,226
Drive 155.2 km
1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal155.2 km
2h 43m
Rs 6,516–9,411
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal155.2 km
2h 43m
Rs 42,000–55,000

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Distance: 153.9 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,500 and the journey takes 6h 21m.

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