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How to get fromAkurala South to Ellaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Akurala South to Ella by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Homagama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus bus Ex 1-41
    2. Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    7h 28m
    Rs 5,513–6,503

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 2-3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain train Colombo
    12h 42m
    Rs 2,433–5,373

  3. Drive  223.9 km

    1. Drive from Akurala South to Ellacar car 223.9 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 9,872–14,260

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Akurala South to Ellataxi taxi 223.9 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 34,000–41,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Akurala South to Koggala (KCT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KCT - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    5h 10m
    Rs 25,998–111,633

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 2-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    9h
    Rs 3,333–4,873

Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration32 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Akurala South, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Akurala South to Ella via Ambalangoda, Makumbura, Makabura, and Godagama in around 7h 28m.

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