Travelling between Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 122.73 if you go by taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+train which will set you back mere USD 24.68.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 10 hours to travel between Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 5m. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 9h 58m to reach Nuwara Eliya.
Travelling between Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya can be as cheap as USD 24.68 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours taxi+train and as expensive as USD 122.73 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours taxi+Train 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 Puttalam to Nuwara Eliya.
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.
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There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route