Nanu Oya Station to Nuwara Eliya: Getting There with Luggage

Getting from the station to Nuwara Eliya town

You have three common options. A pre-booked car can meet you at the station. A bus or shared vehicle can take you up to town. A tuk-tuk can work for a short distance, but it is not practical with several big bags.

A pre-booked car is the most relaxed choice after a long train ride. The driver can wait for your train, load your bags and take you straight to your hotel. Send the train number and the expected arrival time when you book.

Travelling with big bags

• Keep a day bag with water, snacks, phone charger and any medicine you need.
• Tell the driver how many bags you have before the trip, so the car fits.
• Plan how you will lift each bag onto the platform and into the car before the train arrives.
• Keep your booking message and driver number on your phone in case the train is late.

Train plus car from Kandy

If you plan to take the train from Kandy and then continue by car, our car and train hybrid page explains how the two fit together. The Kandy to Nanu Oya sedan leg is from LKR 17,000, and train tickets are separate.

Train timings and seat availability can change, so keep a car ready as a backup if the train you wanted is full.

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