There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Kandana by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
6h 55mRs 2,679–6,803Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 8mRs 2,200–2,700Drive 202 km
- Drive from Ella to Kandanacar 202 km
3h 20mRs 9,082–13,118Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 35mRs 17,122–97,650Train
- Take the train from Ella to Ragamatrain Badulla
9h 49mRs 2,479–6,049
Ella to Kandana by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kandana is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Kandana is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Kandana. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandana via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kandana. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Ella and Kandana is 234 km. The road distance is 202 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Kandana without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Ella to Kandana, including transfers.
Ella to Kandana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Kandana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Kandana is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kandana, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ella to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Kandana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Kandana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kandana is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ella to Kandana.
There are 2413+ hotels available in Kandana.