What is the cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alawwa to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Alawwa to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.

Is there a direct bus between Alawwa and Ella?

No, there is no direct bus from Alawwa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Alawwa and Ella?

No, there is no direct train from Alawwa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Alawwa to Ella?

The distance between Alawwa and Ella is 230 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.

How do I travel from Alawwa to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Alawwa to Ella without a car is to train and Mini Bus which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000.

How long does it take to get from Alawwa to Ella?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Alawwa to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alawwa to Ella bus from?

Alawwa to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.

Where do I catch the Alawwa to Ella train from?

Alawwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.

Train or bus from Alawwa to Ella?

The best way to get from Alawwa to Ella is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Alawwa to Ella bus arrive?

Alawwa to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.

Where does the Alawwa to Ella train arrive?

Alawwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Alawwa to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Alawwa to Ella is 164 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Alawwa to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Ella.

Alawwa to Ella - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, Mini Bus, car

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

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Alawwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
3h 19m
Rs 39,460–161,089
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 24m
Rs 2,474–5,925
Train, Mini Bus
1. Take the train from Alawwa to Kandytrain Colombo
2. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 44m
Rs 12,216–15,887
Drive 163.9 km
1. Drive from Alawwa to Ellacar 163.9 km
3h 6m
Rs 7,390–10,674
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alawwa to Ellataxi 163.9 km
3h 6m
Rs 20,000–25,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 10m
Rs 3,024–3,790

Alawwa to Ella by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

Rs 2,474Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.2 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alawwa to Ella via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 10m.

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