Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort

Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort

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Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort Schedule

Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lakpura Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 32,833
Sri Lanka Railways Second Class Seat 06:00 - 14:05$ 15.86
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 09:05 - 15:47$ 4.79
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 11:48 - 18:57$ 4.79
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 12:43 - 19:20LKR 4,830
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Sleeperetts 21:55 - 05:40$ 5.65
Sri Lanka Railways 2nd Class Seat 23:46 - 06:08$ 15.86

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport4h 40m
Earliest Departure9:05 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day6
Distance234 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

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How to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort

Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Fort is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 307.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 109.27.

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Fort depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Fort. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 45m to reach Colombo Fort.

How much does it cost to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Fort?

Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Fort can be as cheap as USD 109.27 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 307.61 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi 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 Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Fort ?

  • 6 from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo starting from 00:00 Nuwara Eliya until 00:00 Nuwara Eliya

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

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 Nuwara Eliya and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

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

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% took a train