There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Welimada by bus, taxi, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Welimadabus
2h 50mRs 2,419–2,600Drive 19.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Bandarawela to Welimadacar 19.7 km
23 minRs 842–1,217Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Welimadataxi 19.7 km
23 minRs 2,400–2,900Train, bus
- Take the train from Bandarawela to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Ella to Welimadabus
3h 4mRs 1,308–2,981
Bandarawela to Welimada by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Welimada is to drive which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1300 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Welimada is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Welimada. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Welimada via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Welimada is 44 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Welimada without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bandarawela to Welimada, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Welimada bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Bandarawela to Welimada bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Welimada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Welimada is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Bandarawela to Welimada.
There are 2095+ hotels available in Welimada.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Welimada, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ella to Welimada twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 130–150 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Bandarawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
Bus from Ella to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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