There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Laxapana by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Watawalabus
4h 4mRs 2,459–3,054Train
- Take the train from Ella to Watawalatrain Badulla
5h 2mRs 2,563–4,555Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Ella to Laxapanacar 122.1 km
2h 17mRs 5,497–7,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Laxapanataxi 122.1 km
2h 17mRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Laxapana is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Laxapana is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Laxapana. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Watawala via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Laxapana. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Ella and Laxapana is 130 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Laxapana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Ella to Laxapana, including transfers.
Ella to Laxapana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Laxapana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Laxapana is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Laxapana, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ella to Laxapana via Kubalwela, Nuwara Eliya, and Watawala in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Watawala 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- 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 Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 200–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 220–310
- Super Lux
- Rs 420–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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 Laxapana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Ella to Laxapana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Watawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Laxapana is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ella to Laxapana.
There are 236+ hotels available in Laxapana.