What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Colombo?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Ella to Colombo?

The distance between Ella and Colombo is 101 km. The road distance is 93 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Colombo?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Ella to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Colombo bus from?

Ella to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.

Where do I catch the Ella to Colombo train from?

Ella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.

Train or bus from Ella to Colombo?

The best way to get from Ella to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Ella to Colombo bus arrive?

Ella to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ella to Colombo train arrive?

Ella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Ella to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Colombo is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ella to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1462+ hotels available in Colombo.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Colombo by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 21m
Rs 3,105–5,251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 20m
Rs 2,198–3,432
Drive 93 km
1. Drive from Ella to Colombocar 93 km
1h 18m
Rs 4,201–6,067
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Colombotaxi 93 km
1h 18m
Rs 25,000–31,000
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Koggala (KCT)taxi
2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 46m
Rs 32,129–112,107

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

Rs 10,817Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.1 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Ella, Southern, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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