There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 59mRs 2,710–3,253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 34mRs 1,849–3,786Drive 201.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain)car 201.9 km
3h 18mRs 9,145–13,210Bus via Dowa
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowabus Route 99
5h 42mRs 1,915–2,578
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ella Rock (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Ella Rock (Mountain) is 216 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain), including transfers.
Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ella Rock (Mountain), Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain) is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Colombo to Ella Rock (Mountain).
There are 1549+ hotels available in Ella Rock (Mountain).