There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Hirikete by bus, taxi, train, 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 Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Hiriketetaxi
3h 10mRs 4,429–5,874Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kadigamuwatrain Badulla
7h 42mRs 3,339–5,466Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Ella to Hiriketecar 161.5 km
3h 13mRs 7,293–10,535Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Hiriketetaxi 161.5 km
3h 13mRs 20,000–24,000Mini Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Hiriketetaxi
4h 23mRs 13,468–15,739
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Hirikete is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Hirikete is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Hirikete. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kadigamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Ella and Hirikete is 163 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Hirikete without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Ella to Hirikete, including transfers.
Ella to Hirikete train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Hirikete train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kadigamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Hirikete is 161 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Ella to Hirikete.
There are 133+ hotels available in Hirikete.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Hirikete, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Kadigamuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Kadigamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- 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
- 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
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,439
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,768
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–24,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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