There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ella by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangodabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
3h 24mRs 2,910–3,469Drive 136.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ellacar 136.3 km
2h 18mRs 6,099–8,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ellataxi 136.3 km
2h 18mRs 37,000–45,000Bus via Madampe
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
4h 15mRs 4,009–4,745
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ella. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Balangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Colombo and Ella is 152 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Colombo to Ella, including transfers.
Colombo to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Balangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ella is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Colombo to Ella.
There are 99+ hotels available in Ella.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ella, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangoda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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