There are 8 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
2h 24mRs 26,768–141,507Drive 206 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ellacar 206 km
3h 27mRs 9,302–13,435Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ella206 km
3h 27mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, Mini Bus
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5h 6mRs 65,263–68,333Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Ellataxi
2h 57mRs 70,923–74,923Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi
3h 8mRs 32,015–148,266Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, bus
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 52mRs 55,763–56,493Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain
7h 27mRs 56,603–58,483
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ella is 178 km. The road distance is 206 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella.
There are 1411+ hotels available in Ella.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ella. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella. However, you can fly to Hatton (NUF) then take the taxi to Ella. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ella on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,439
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,768
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 450–500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–20,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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