Nuwara Eliya to Kandy is a popular route in Sri Lanka.
Departure station and country
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
72 km
Average Trip Duration
02h 21min
Transportation Options
Train, Minivan
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Getting from Nuwara Eliya and Kandy by bus
The travel distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy is 72 km, which equals the travel time of 02:21h.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kandy earlier, there
aren't any overnight buses, however we have 1 overnight train departing from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy.
As mentioned earlier, there are no overnight buses for this route. However the overnight train departs at 21:16 and arrive in Kandy at 01:19
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Nuwara Eliya to Kandy route
AKMT Holidays is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Nuwara Eliya or Kandy bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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