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Shuttle Between Nuwara Eliya City to Kandy City

From$27

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This is a shared, scheduled shuttle running one way from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy, in the hill country of Sri Lanka. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, so you book only the places you need on a departure that runs to a fixed daily timetable alongside other travellers.

The journey takes approximately four hours, depending on traffic. Travel is in a comfortable air-conditioned standard vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and the fare covers the road costs along the way. If you would prefer to leave the shuttle at a point along the route before Kandy, you may ask to get off there; the fare remains unchanged.

Departures:

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 a seat per guest and travel the one-way road out of Nuwara Eliya to Kandy on a set daily departure, with the driving and the road costs handled for you.

Notes:

Route: Nuwara to Kandy

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 Nuwara Eliya?

The shuttle leaves Nuwara Eliya at 3:30 PM, once daily. It reaches Kandy at about 7:30 PM.

How long does the journey take?

Approximately 4 hours, depending on traffic.

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 Kandy. 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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