There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI) by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
- Take the taxi from Thanamalwila to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi
2h 1mRs 3,620–4,485Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ella to Hambantota-HRI88.7 km
1h 45mDrive 88.7 km
- Drive from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI)car 88.7 km
1h 45mRs 3,961–5,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi 88.7 km
1h 45mRs 11,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI) is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI) is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Ella and Hambantota Airport (HRI) is 88 km. The road distance is 88.7 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI) is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI).
There are 335+ hotels available in Hambantota Airport (HRI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ella and Hambantota Airport (HRI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Hambantota Airport (HRI), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ella to Hambantota Airport (HRI). However, you can take the bus to Thanamalwila then take the taxi to Hambantota Airport (HRI). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Ella to Hambantota-HRI on demand, and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ella to Hambantota-HRI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,800–13,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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