There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Katugastota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 36mRs 11,620–13,476Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
7h 40mRs 2,411–5,925Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Ella to Katugastotacar 132.8 km
2h 28mRs 6,034–8,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Katugastotataxi 132.8 km
2h 28mRs 16,000–20,000
Ella to Katugastota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Katugastota is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Katugastota is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Katugastota via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
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 Mini Bus which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Ella to Katugastota, including transfers.
Ella to Katugastota bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella 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 Mini Bus which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,926 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,926
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,190
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Katugastota bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy 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.
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