Colombo to Nuwara Eliya train is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 9 daily train departures available, including 1 night train. The earliest train departs from Colombo train station at 10:00h, arriving to Nuwara Eliya train station at 16:00h the same day. While latest train 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 46min
Total Departures
9
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways
Lowest Price
£4
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya:
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya is 107 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 10:00 has a travel time of 06:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:33h.
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 trains from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Nuwara Eliya earlier, there
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the same day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Nuwara Eliya:
Train companies operating the Colombo to Nuwara Eliya route
There is a total of 2 train companies operating the route. These train companies have not been rated yet by travellers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.
Sri Lanka Railway
Sri Lanka Railways
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Colombo or Nuwara Eliya railway stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £4 (One-Way)
or £8 (Return).
Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when travelling from Colombo railway station, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for: