Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Private transfer & shared ride — 76 km, about 2½ hours door to door.
Tea country begins almost as soon as you leave Kandy: the A5 corkscrews up through Gampola and Pussellawa for 76 km, about two and a half hours of estates and cooling air. A private car can pull over at Ramboda Falls or a factory tasting; a shared ride to the hill country also covers this leg.
- Ramboda Falls and its roadside viewpoint
- Tea estates stacked above the road at Pussellawa
- Factory tastings at working estates along the A5
- Gregory Lake and Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya
- Nuwara Eliya's 'Little England' post office and racecourse
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya — questions
How long does the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya transfer take?
The drive is about 2½ hours on 76 km of road. Your driver takes the fastest safe route and can add stops along the way.
How much is a taxi from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya?
A private car is from $34 and an air-conditioned van (up to 6 people) from $50, fixed and door to door — the price you see is the price you pay. A shared seat is from $21 per person.
Is there a cheaper shared option?
Yes — this route runs on our Kandy–Hill Country shared service (Wed & Sat). A single seat is from $21, ideal for solo travellers and couples happy to share.
Can we stop along the way?
Of course. A private transfer is door to door and yours for the trip — tell your driver where you'd like to stop for photos, lunch or a quick sight and they'll build it in.
How do I book the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya transfer?
Get an instant fixed price and book online, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it. You pay securely online to confirm your booking.