What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Kadawatha?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kadawatha is to bus via Welimada which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Kadawatha?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Kadawatha is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Kadawatha?

No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Kadawatha. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kadawatha via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Kadawatha?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kadawatha. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Ella to Kadawatha?

The distance between Ella and Kadawatha is 296 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Kadawatha without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Kadawatha without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Kadawatha?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Ella to Kadawatha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Kadawatha bus from?

Ella to Kadawatha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.

Where do I catch the Ella to Kadawatha train from?

Ella to Kadawatha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Ella to Kadawatha?

The best way to get from Ella to Kadawatha is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Ella to Kadawatha bus arrive?

Ella to Kadawatha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ella to Kadawatha train arrive?

Ella to Kadawatha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Ella to Kadawatha?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kadawatha is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ella to Kadawatha.

Where can I stay near Kadawatha?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Kadawatha.

Ella to Kadawatha - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Kadawatha by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3h 34m
Rs 21,720–98,685
Bus via Welimada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
8h 16m
Rs 2,146–2,853
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
6h 42m
Rs 3,010–3,801
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Ragamatrain Badulla
8h 47m
Rs 2,779–4,949
Drive 192.3 km
1. Drive from Ella to Kadawathacar 192.3 km
3h 8m
Rs 8,734–12,616

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

14Weekly Planes

32 minAverage Duration

Rs 11,364Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kadawatha, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 41m.

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