There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Kekirawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kekirawatrain
8h 5mRs 3,419–7,634Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
10h 52mRs 2,833–6,432Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
8h 47mRs 4,310–5,401Drive 183.2 km
- Drive from Ella to Kekirawacar 183.2 km
3h 31mRs 8,244–11,907Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Kekirawataxi 183.2 km
3h 31mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kekirawa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Kekirawa is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Kekirawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kekirawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kekirawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Ella and Kekirawa is 294 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Kekirawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Ella to Kekirawa, including transfers.
Ella to Kekirawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Kekirawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Kekirawa is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 8h 47m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kekirawa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Kekirawa via Kandy and Dambulla in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Kekirawa via Polgahawela and Kekirawa in around 10h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Kekirawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Kekirawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kekirawa is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ella to Kekirawa.
There are 975+ hotels available in Kekirawa.