There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Tangalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Ambalangoda to Tangallebus
2h 25mRs 2,732–3,424Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Beliattatrain Maradana
2h 44mRs 6,905–9,751Drive 94.8 km
- Drive from Ella to Tangallecar 94.8 km
1h 18mRs 4,243–6,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Tangalletaxi 94.8 km
1h 18mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Tangalle is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Ella and Tangalle is 129 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Ella to Tangalle, including transfers.
Ella to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ella to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ella to Tangalle is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Ella, Southern, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Ella to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Ella to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Tangalle is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ella to Tangalle.
There are 1363+ hotels available in Tangalle.