There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony by train, taxi, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
7h 17mRs 4,709–8,776Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
9hRs 5,725–6,599Drive 247 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar 247 km
4h 29mRs 11,120–16,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi 247 km
4h 29mRs 17,000–21,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Kandy and Nuwaraeliya Colony is 315 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 17m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
There are eight+ hotels available in Nuwaraeliya Colony.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
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