Colombo to Nuwara Eliya by shared van
Cool weather, tea estates and Gregory Lake. Book a seat on a shared van to Nuwara Eliya, for a day or a 2-day trip.
- Distanceabout 160 km by road
- By vanabout 4½ to 5 hours
- Best forGregory Lake, tea factories, Horton Plains, Hakgala
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Nuwara Eliya trip plan for 2 days
- Day 1: tea factory on the way, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park
- Day 2: Horton Plains and World's End at sunrise, Hakgala Gardens
Trains and buses run on this route every day; check Sri Lanka Railways and the bus operators for current times and fares.
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- Pick a trip and your seat.
- Pay your driver at pick-up, just before your ticket is scanned. Don't pay in advance.
- Cancel free until booking closes. If the trip doesn't run, nothing is lost.
Questions
What should I pack for Nuwara Eliya?
Warm clothes: it gets cold in the morning and at night, especially at Horton Plains.