| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +2h 20m | $48.38 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 06:00 | 10:40 | $6.34 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 09:00 | 13:40 | $14.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 09:16 | 13:03 | $13.14 | |
Train | Ella Odyssey | First Class | 10:20 | 14:45 | $35.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 11:00 | 15:40 | $14.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 11:22 | 14:34 | $9.51 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 11:40 | 16:20 | $14.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 11:58 | 15:53 | $13.14 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 12:31 | 16:25 | $37.38 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 12:55 | 16:25 | $37.38 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 13:50 | 18:30 | $14.00 | |
Van | Magical Sri Lanka | Scenic Minivan | 15:00 | 18:40 | $15.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 15:40 | 20:20 | $14.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Observation class | 16:00 | 21:35 | $6.34 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | Observation | 17:02 | 22:45 | $15.77 | |
Train | Ella Odyssey | First Class | 20:45 | 01:10 | $35.00 |
Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy is possible by Train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 117.90 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 25.99.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 47m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 40m to reach Kandy.
Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 25.99 if you opt for a Magical Sri Lanka van and as expensive as USD 117.90 if you buy a Magical Sri Lanka taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy.
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.
Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, TaxiBazaar
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.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Magical Sri Lanka
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 47m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:16 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 40 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, TaxiBazaar |