There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
5h 2mRs 3,060–3,703Bus via Dowa
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowabus Route 99
5h 45mRs 2,315–2,978Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Heel Oyatrain Colombo
8h 34mRs 2,979–5,178Drive 204.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rawana Ella Fallscar 204.9 km
3h 21mRs 9,262–13,378
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls is to bus via Dowa which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Rawana Ella Falls. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Heel Oya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Rawana Ella Falls is 219 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls, including transfers.
Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rawana Ella Falls, 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 Heel Oya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Heel Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- 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 Rawana Ella Falls bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Heel Oya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Colombo to Rawana Ella Falls.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Rawana Ella Falls.