There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Ganemulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kaluaggalabus Badulla-Colombo
4h 48mRs 3,960–4,847Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Gampahatrain Badulla
8h 34mRs 1,829–3,684Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Gampahatrain Badulla
5h 44mRs 2,379–4,924Drive 195.8 km
- Drive from Ella to Ganemullacar 195.8 km
3h 18mRs 8,811–12,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Ganemullataxi 195.8 km
3h 18mRs 24,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Ganemulla is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Ganemulla is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Ganemulla. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kaluaggala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Ganemulla. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Ella and Ganemulla is 201 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Ganemulla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Ella to Ganemulla, including transfers.
Ella to Ganemulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Ganemulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Ganemulla is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Ganemulla, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Kaluaggala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ella to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Kaluaggala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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 Ganemulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluaggala station.
Ella to Ganemulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Ganemulla is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ella to Ganemulla.
There are 2198+ hotels available in Ganemulla.