There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Ginigathhena 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 Kubalwela to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Watawalabus
3h 43mRs 1,959–2,504Train
- Take the train from Ella to Galabodatrain Badulla
5h 19mRs 2,021–3,917Drive 108.5 km
- Drive from Ella to Ginigathhenacar 108.5 km
1h 57mRs 4,885–7,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Ginigathhenataxi 108.5 km
1h 57mRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Ginigathhena. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Watawala via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
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 114 km. The road distance is 108.5 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Ginigathhena without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ella to Ginigathhena, including transfers.
Ella to Ginigathhena bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela 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 bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Ginigathhena, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ella to Ginigathhena via Kubalwela, Nuwara Eliya, and Watawala in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Ginigathhena bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, 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 300+ hotels available in Ginigathhena.