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Shuttle Between Kandy City to Nuwara Eliya City

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This is a one-way shared shuttle from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, in Sri Lanka. It runs on a fixed daily schedule, and seats are sold per guest, from one to eight. You travel with other passengers booked on the same departure.

The journey takes approximately four hours, depending on traffic. Sightseeing stops en route include the Tea Factory, Ramboda View Point, Gregory Lake and the Seetha Amman Temple. If it suits your plans, you may ask to get off at any point along the route before the final destination in Nuwara Eliya; the fare remains unchanged.

Departures:

Sightseeing stops along the way:

  • Tea Factory
  • Ramboda View Point
  • Gregory Lake
  • Seetha Amman Temple

Includes

  • Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned standard vehicle
  • An English-speaking driver
  • Highway tolls and parking fees
  • All taxes and service charges

Excludes

  • Extra stops or detours outside the route
  • Baby seats and booster seats
  • Special or over-sized luggage
  • Transport for differently-abled passengers
  • Transport for pets

Book the number of seats you need and travel the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya leg on a scheduled shared service, with tolls, parking, taxes and an English-speaking driver already covered in the fare.

Notes:

Route: Kandy to Nuwara

Route is indicative; distances vary by the option you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private transfer or a shared shuttle?

It is a shared, scheduled shuttle. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, and you travel alongside other passengers booked on the same departure. If you need the vehicle to yourself, book a private transfer instead.

What time does the shuttle leave Kandy?

The shuttle leaves Kandy at 7:00 AM, once daily. It reaches Nuwara Eliya at about 11:00 AM.

How long does the journey take?

Approximately 4 hours, depending on traffic. The run includes sightseeing stops at Tea Factory, Ramboda View Point, Gregory Lake and Seetha Amman Temple, so it takes longer than the drive alone.

What is included in the fare?

Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned standard vehicle, the service of an English-speaking driver, highway tolls and parking fees, and all taxes and service charges.

What is not included?

Extra stops or detours outside the route, baby seats and booster seats, special or over-sized luggage, transport for differently-abled passengers, and transport for pets.

Can I get off before the final destination?

Yes. You may ask to get off at any point along the route before Nuwara Eliya. The fare remains unchanged, and extra stops or detours outside the route are not part of the service.

Chathum
Your service advisor

Chathum Executive

Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

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