There are 5 ways to get from Akurala South to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Homagama
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 28mRs 5,513–6,503Bus, 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 42mRs 2,433–5,373Drive 223.9 km
- Drive from Akurala South to Ellacar 223.9 km
3h 14mRs 10,077–14,556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akurala South to Ellataxi 223.9 km
3h 14mRs 34,000–41,000Bus
- 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
9hRs 3,333–4,873
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akurala South to Ella is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Akurala South to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akurala South to Ella. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Ella via Makabura and Godagama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Akurala South and Ella is 278 km. The road distance is 223.9 km.
The best way to get from Akurala South to Ella without a car is to bus via Homagama which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Akurala South to Ella, including transfers.
Akurala South to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Akurala South to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akurala South to Ella is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Akurala South to Ella.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Ella.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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