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Colombo Airport to Nuwara Eliya transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 170 km · 5 hrs
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$120 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$145 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$155 one way
Your journey
Meet your driver at arrivals
Once you're through immigration and have your bags, your driver is waiting outside the arrivals hall with your name. Time for a SIM card and cash is included.
About 5 hrs to Nuwara Eliya
The drive goes up through Kandy, then climbs steep, winding roads past tea estates and Ramboda Falls. Most travellers stop at a tea factory on the way up for a tour and a fresh cup.
Drop-off at your door
Your driver takes you right to your hotel and helps with your bags.
Prices
| Vehicle | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Private car1–3 guests, 2 large suitcases | US$120 | US$240 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$145 | US$290 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$155 | US$310 |
| Two vehicles7 or more guests | Ask us | Ask us |
Prices in US dollars per vehicle, the same price from or to the airport, day or night.
Included in every transfer
- Meet & greetYour driver waits outside arrivals with your name.
- Flight trackingDelays cost you nothing; we adjust the pickup.
- 60 minutes free waitingTime for immigration, bags and a SIM card.
- Air-conditioned vehicleClean, private and just for your group.
- Tolls and parking includedThe price you see is the price you pay.
- Free child seatsTell us your children's ages when you book.
About Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya sits high in tea country, cool and green, with colonial-era bungalows, tea estates and waterfalls all around.
- Tea factory tour and tasting
- Gregory Lake
- Horton Plains and World's End (early morning)
Best weather: January to April.
Questions
How long does it take from Colombo Airport to Nuwara Eliya?
About 5 hrs for roughly 170 km, depending on traffic and stops. The drive goes up through Kandy, then climbs steep, winding roads past tea estates and Ramboda Falls.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Nuwara Eliya?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$120, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$145 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$155. The price is per vehicle and includes tolls, parking and waiting time.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Short stops for food, a SIM card, cash or photos are fine. Most travellers stop at a tea factory on the way up for a tour and a fresh cup.
Can we break the journey?
Yes. Many travellers turn a long transfer into a day of sightseeing on the way, or add a night in between. Ask us for a price.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number, so your driver is there when you actually land. Waiting caused by a delay is free.
Do I pay in advance?
No. You pay your driver on arrival in Sri Lankan rupees, US dollars, euros or pounds.
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