There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Ginigathhena by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ella to Galabodatrain Badulla
5h 19mRs 2,021–3,917Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Watawalabus
5h 30mRs 2,216–2,930Drive 108.5 km
- Drive from Ella to Ginigathhenacar 108.5 km
1h 57mRs 4,921–7,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Ginigathhenataxi 108.5 km
1h 57mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Ginigathhena. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Watawala via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Ginigathhena. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Galaboda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Ella and Ginigathhena is 128 km. The road distance is 108.5 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ella to Ginigathhena, including transfers.
Ella to Ginigathhena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Ginigathhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Ginigathhena, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Galaboda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ella to Ginigathhena via Nuwara Eliya and Watawala in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Ella to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Ginigathhena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Ella to Ginigathhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Ginigathhena is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ella to Ginigathhena.
There are 334+ hotels available in Ginigathhena.