There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
6h 17mRs 3,029–7,174Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
9h 4mRs 2,443–5,972Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
7h 37mRs 2,590–3,901Drive 162.2 km
- Drive from Ella to Kurunegalacar 162.2 km
3hRs 7,313–10,562Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Kurunegalataxi 162.2 km
3hRs 20,000–24,000
Ella to Kurunegala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Ella and Kurunegala is 197 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Kurunegala without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Ella to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Ella to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- 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 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
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Ella to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Kurunegala is 162 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ella to Kurunegala.
There are 93+ hotels available in Kurunegala.