What is the cheapest way to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.

Is there a direct bus between Candy Home, Kandy and Ella?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Candy Home, Kandy and Ella?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella?

The distance between Candy Home, Kandy and Ella is 130 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.

How do I travel from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 13000.

How long does it take to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella?

The Mini Bus from Kandy to Ella takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Candy Home, Kandy to Ella bus from?

Candy Home, Kandy to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.

Where do I catch the Candy Home, Kandy to Ella train from?

Candy Home, Kandy to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella?

The best way to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Candy Home, Kandy to Ella bus arrive?

Candy Home, Kandy to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.

Where does the Candy Home, Kandy to Ella train arrive?

Candy Home, Kandy to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Candy Home, Kandy to Ella is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Ella.

Candy Home, Kandy to Ella - 5 ways to travel via train, Mini Bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Candy Home, Kandy to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Mini Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
3h 40m
Rs 11,000–13,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5h 4m
Rs 850–1,200
Train
1. Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
5h 56m
Rs 1,300–3,100
Drive 127.7 km
1. Drive from Candy Home, Kandy to Ellacar 127.7 km
2h 22m
Rs 5,760–8,320
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Candy Home, Kandy to Ellataxi 127.7 km
2h 22m
Rs 15,000–19,000

Candy Home, Kandy to Ella by foot and train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Candy Home, Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,874 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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