There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegallebus Colombo
4h 58mRs 1,979–4,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
7h 51mRs 1,461–3,195Drive 144.6 km
- Drive from Ella to Kegallecar 144.6 km
2h 46mRs 6,505–9,396Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Kegalletaxi 144.6 km
2h 46mRs 18,000–22,000Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegallebus Colombo
5h 11mRs 10,857–12,538
Ella to Kegalle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Kegalle is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Kegalle via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Ella and Kegalle is 165 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ella to Kegalle, including transfers.
Ella to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Kegalle is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ella to Kegalle via Kubalwela, Gampola, Gampola, Kandy, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 4h 58m. 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
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,368
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,707
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Ella to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kegalle is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ella to Kegalle.
There are 117+ hotels available in Kegalle.