There are 6 ways to get from Ahungalla to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Homagama
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 56mRs 5,864–8,356Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 54mRs 2,784–7,226Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 39mRs 3,674–9,026Drive 197.9 km
- Drive from Ahungalla to Ellacar 197.9 km
3h 36mRs 8,881–12,828Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Ellataxi 197.9 km
3h 36mRs 24,000–30,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 12mRs 3,684–6,726
Ahungalla to Ella by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ahungalla to Ella is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ahungalla to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ahungalla to Ella. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Ella via Makabura and Godagama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ahungalla to Ella. However, there are services departing from Ahungalla and arriving at Ella via Ambalangoda and Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Ahungalla and Ella is 282 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Ahungalla to Ella without a car is to bus via Homagama which takes 7h 56m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Ahungalla to Ella, including transfers.
Ahungalla to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ahungalla to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ahungalla to Ella is to bus via Homagama which takes 7h 56m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 9500 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Ahungalla, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ahungalla to Ella via Ambalangoda, Ambalangoda, Makumbura, Makabura, and Godagama in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ahungalla to Ella via Ambalangoda and Fort Station in around 12h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 290–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 290–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–470
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–30,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ahungalla to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Ahungalla to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ahungalla to Ella is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Ahungalla to Ella.
There are 1562+ hotels available in Ella.