There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Aberdeen Falls by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Watawalabus
3h 53mRs 1,758–2,276Train
- Take the train from Ella to Watawalatrain Badulla
4h 55mRs 2,213–4,155Drive 115.1 km
- Drive from Ella to Aberdeen Fallscar 115.1 km
2h 10mRs 5,162–7,456Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Aberdeen Fallstaxi 115.1 km
2h 10mRs 14,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Aberdeen Falls is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Aberdeen Falls is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Aberdeen Falls. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Watawala via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Aberdeen Falls. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Ella and Aberdeen Falls is 120 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Aberdeen Falls without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ella to Aberdeen Falls, including transfers.
Ella to Aberdeen Falls bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Aberdeen Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Aberdeen Falls is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Aberdeen Falls, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kubalwela to Aberdeen Falls via Nuwara Eliya and Watawala in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Watawala 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 200–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 220–310
- Super Lux
- Rs 420–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Aberdeen Falls bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Ella to Aberdeen Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Watawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Aberdeen Falls is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ella to Aberdeen Falls.
There are 317+ hotels available in Aberdeen Falls.