What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Kottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kottawa is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Kottawa?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Kottawa is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Kottawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ella and arriving at Kottawa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Kottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Ella to Kottawa?

The distance between Ella and Kottawa is 192 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Kottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Kottawa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Kottawa?

The bus from Ella to Kottawa takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ella to Kottawa bus from?

Ella to Kottawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.

Where do I catch the Ella to Kottawa train from?

Ella to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Ella to Kottawa?

The best way to get from Ella to Kottawa is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Ella to Kottawa bus arrive?

Ella to Kottawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kottawa station.

Where does the Ella to Kottawa train arrive?

Ella to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Ella to Kottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kottawa is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ella to Kottawa.

Where can I stay near Kottawa?

There are 1510+ hotels available in Kottawa.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Kottawa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ella to Kottawabus Badulla-Colombo
4h 51m
Rs 2,200–2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Maradanatrain Badulla
9h 19m
Rs 6,079–9,183
Drive 178.2 km
1. Drive from Ella to Kottawacar 178.2 km
3h
Rs 8,101–11,702
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Kottawataxi 178.2 km
3h
Rs 49,000–60,000
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kottawataxi
3h 50m
Rs 27,720–105,685

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

14Weekly Planes

32 minAverage Duration

Rs 10,968Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Kottawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 59m.

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