There are 6 ways to get from Ella Rock to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
6h 49mRs 1,105–1,907Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ella to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
7h 1mRs 1,975–4,417Drive 201.8 km
- Drive from Ella Rock to Colombocar 201.8 km
3h 18mRs 9,083–13,120Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 47mRs 21,215–103,117Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
7h 55mRs 10,785–13,907Train
- Take the train from Heel Oya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
9h 3mRs 2,567–4,698
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella Rock to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ella Rock to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella Rock to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella Rock to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Heel Oya and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Ella Rock and Colombo is 215 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Ella Rock to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Ella Rock to Colombo, including transfers.
Ella Rock to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Ella Rock to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Heel Oya station.
The best way to get from Ella Rock to Colombo is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Ella Rock, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ella Rock to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via Ella and Nuwara Eliya in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Heel Oya to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Heel Oya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 240–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 450–600
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Ella to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–930
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
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Booking & Getting There
Ella Rock to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Ella Rock to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella Rock to Colombo is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ella Rock to Colombo.
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