Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Matara to Nuwara Eliya

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Transportation from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport8h 39m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:05 AM
Departures per day12
Distance147 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Travelling between Matara and Nuwara Eliya is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi+train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+taxi+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 230.34 if you go by Bus+taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 35.20.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya?

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 9 hours to travel between Matara and Nuwara Eliya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi+train is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Nuwara Eliya. Taxi+train will bring you to your destination in 8h 39m. Bus+taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 8h 56m to reach Nuwara Eliya.

How much does it cost to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya?

Travelling between Matara and Nuwara Eliya can be as cheap as USD 35.20 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 230.34 if you buy a Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways Bus+taxi+Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Matara and Nuwara Eliya ?

  • 8 by taxi+Train from Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 2 by Bus+taxi+Train from Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 2 by Train from Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 06:05 Matara until 06:05 Matara

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Matara to Nuwara Eliya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Matara and Nuwara Eliya

Ceylon Roots

What is the most popular transport to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% chosen Train