There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Galgamuwa 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, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwatrain
7h 29mRs 2,779–6,803Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
10h 19mRs 2,543–6,072Drive 227.9 km
- Drive from Ella to Galgamuwacar 227.9 km
4h 13mRs 10,219–14,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Galgamuwataxi 227.9 km
4h 13mRs 28,000–34,000
Ella to Galgamuwa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Galgamuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Galgamuwa is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Galgamuwa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Galgamuwa via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Ella and Galgamuwa is 259 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Galgamuwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Ella to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Ella to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Galgamuwa is 228 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Ella to Galgamuwa.
There are three+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ella to Galgamuwa via Polgahawela Junction in around 10h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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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