There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Katugastota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
2h 24mRs 2,429–3,474Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
7h 34mRs 2,411–5,925Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Ella to Katugastotacar 132.8 km
2h 28mRs 5,977–8,633Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Katugastotataxi 132.8 km
2h 28mRs 16,000–20,000Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 36mRs 11,145–12,896
Ella to Katugastota by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Katugastota is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Katugastota is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Mavilmada via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Ella and Katugastota is 134 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Katugastota without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Ella to Katugastota, including transfers.
Ella to Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Katugastota is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, 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 Kandy 3 times a day. 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- 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 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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 Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Ella to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Katugastota is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ella to Katugastota.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Katugastota.