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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Ella (Station)by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella (Station) by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ella (Station)taxi taxi
    2h 24m
    Rs 25,116–127,175

  2. Drive 205.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella (Station)car car 205.9 km
    3h 27m
    Rs 9,291–13,421

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Ella (Station)rideshare rideshare 205.9 km
    3h 27m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  4. Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Ella (Station)taxi taxi
    2h 57m
    Rs 70,923–74,923

  5. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ella (Station)taxi taxi
    3h 37m
    Rs 36,437–145,148

  6. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ella (Station)taxi taxi
    3h 9m
    Rs 30,383–133,977

  7. Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    5h 24m
    Rs 66,323–68,403

  8. Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain train
    7h 27m
    Rs 56,653–58,573

  9. Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, bus

    1. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    6h 55m
    Rs 56,203–56,673

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Ella (Station), Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella (Station). However, you can fly to Hatton (NUF) then take the taxi to Ella (Station). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Ella (Station) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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