There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Kithulgala by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kithulgalataxi
2h 44mRs 3,729–5,074Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Galabodatrain Badulla
5h 33mRs 2,771–4,867Drive 123.9 km
- Drive from Ella to Kithulgalacar 123.9 km
2h 11mRs 5,574–8,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Kithulgalataxi 123.9 km
2h 11mRs 15,000–19,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kithulgala is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Kithulgala is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kithulgala. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Galaboda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Ella and Kithulgala is 154 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Kithulgala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Ella to Kithulgala, including transfers.
Ella to Kithulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Kithulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kithulgala is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ella to Kithulgala.
There are 194+ hotels available in Kithulgala.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kithulgala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Galaboda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–19,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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