There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen Falls to Ella by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Watawala to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
4h 33mRs 2,195–4,176Bus
- Take the bus from Watawala to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ellabus
5h 14mRs 2,388–3,131Drive 115.1 km
- Drive from Aberdeen Falls to Ellacar 115.1 km
2h 10mRs 5,173–7,472Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdeen Falls to Ellataxi 115.1 km
2h 10mRs 14,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen Falls to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen Falls to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen Falls to Ella. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Ella via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen Falls to Ella. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Aberdeen Falls and Ella is 124 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Aberdeen Falls to Ella without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Aberdeen Falls to Ella, including transfers.
Aberdeen Falls to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Aberdeen Falls to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Watawala station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen Falls to Ella is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen Falls, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Watawala to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberdeen Falls to Ella via Watawala and Nuwara Eliya in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Watawala to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen Falls to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Aberdeen Falls to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen Falls to Ella is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Aberdeen Falls to Ella.
There are 1555+ hotels available in Ella.