There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Kadugannawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
2h 21mRs 1,929–2,874Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kadugannawatrain Badulla
6h 18mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 126.3 km
- Drive from Ella to Kadugannawacar 126.3 km
2h 24mRs 5,697–8,228Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Kadugannawataxi 126.3 km
2h 24mRs 15,000–19,000
Ella to Kadugannawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kadugannawa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Kadugannawa is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Kadugannawa. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Kadugannawa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Ella and Kadugannawa is 128 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Kadugannawa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Ella to Kadugannawa, including transfers.
Ella to Kadugannawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Kadugannawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Kadugannawa is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Kadugannawa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Kadugannawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Kadugannawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Ella to Kadugannawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kadugannawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kadugannawa is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Ella to Kadugannawa.
There are 1337+ hotels available in Kadugannawa.