Colombo to Nuwara Eliya Bus and Coach
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya Route Overview
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Colombo at 10:00h, arriving at Nuwara Eliya at 16:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 13:00h, arriving at 19:00h the same day.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
107 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 00min
Total Departures
4
Popular Operators
AKMT Holidays
Lowest Price
£3
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya:
10:00
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
6h 0min
16:00
Nuwara Eliya Main Bus Station
fromÂ
12.8722
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 12. Sep
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13:00
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
6h 0min
19:00
Nuwara Eliya Main Bus Station
fromÂ
12.8722
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 12. Sep
pick a date
Traveling by coach from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya is 107 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 10:00 has a travel time of 06:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Nuwara Eliya earlier, there
aren't any overnight coaches, however we have 1 overnight train departing from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya.
As mentioned earlier, there are no overnight coaches for this route. However the overnight train departs at 20:30 and arrives in Nuwara Eliya at 03:45
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Colombo to Nuwara Eliya route
AKMT Holidays is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Colombo or Nuwara Eliya coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
 Colombo
You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here
 Nuwara Eliya
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £3 (One-Way) or £6 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Colombo, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Nuwara Eliya
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