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How to get fromColombo to Ellakandaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ellakanda by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Polgahawela

    best
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ellakandataxi taxi
    2h 19m
    Rs 3,933–6,212

  2. Bus, taxi via Kurunegala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus bus 57 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Ellakandataxi taxi
    2h 55m
    Rs 2,638–3,919

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Ellakandataxi taxi
    2h 44m

  4. Drive 96.5 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Ellakandacar car 96.5 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 4,404–6,362

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Ellakandataxi taxi 96.5 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 26,000–32,000

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Bangadeniyatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Bangadeniya to Ellakandataxi taxi
    4h 13m
    Rs 3,448–5,633

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 126.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ellakanda, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ellakanda. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction then take the taxi to Ellakanda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Arachchikattuwa then take the taxi to Ellakanda.

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