Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Matara to Nuwara Eliya

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Transportation from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport8h 39m
Earliest Departure12:00 午前
Latest Departure6:05 午前
Departures per day12
Distance147 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

When you want to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 229.32. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 35.05.

How far is Matara from Nuwara Eliya?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Matara to Nuwara Eliya. Your trip will be a total of 92 miles (147 km). The flying distance is 71 miles (113 km).

How long does it take to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya?

The travel time from Matara to Nuwara Eliya can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 9 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya?

The cost of the trip from Matara to Nuwara Eliya varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 35.05 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi+Train - a one-way Bus+taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 229.32.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Matara to Nuwara Eliya:

  • Train price: USD 35.18. From Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 06:05 Matara until 06:05 Matara
  • taxi+Train price: USD 104.51 - USD 119.00. From Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • flight+taxi price: USD 173.83 - USD 188.32. From Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Mattala Airport until 00:00 Mattala Airport
  • Bus+taxi+Train price: USD 229.71. From Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 124.17 to USD 155.21.

How many trips per day are there between Matara and Nuwara Eliya?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 8 by taxi+Train from Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 2 by Bus+taxi+Train from Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 2 by Train from Matara to Nuwara Eliya starting from 06:05 Matara until 06:05 Matara

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Matara to Nuwara Eliya. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 124.17.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Matara to Nuwara Eliya

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Matara to Nuwara Eliya? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% chosen Train