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How to get fromBalapitiya to Ellaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balapitiya to Ella by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Rathnapurataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    4h 32m
    Rs 13,975–16,988

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 3,443–5,003

  3. Drive  201.9 km

    1. Drive from Balapitiya to Ellacar car 201.9 km
    3h 40m
    Rs 9,085–13,122

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Ellataxi taxi 201.9 km
    3h 40m
    Rs 25,000–30,000

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  • Distance: 219.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Ella via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h.

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