There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 57mRs 12,542–14,687Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Balanatrain Badulla
6h 54mRs 1,918–3,836Drive 131.8 km
- Drive from Ella to Mawanellacar 131.8 km
2h 34mRs 6,009–8,679Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Mawanellataxi 131.8 km
2h 34mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Balana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Ella and Mawanella is 154 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Mawanella without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ella to Mawanella, including transfers.
Ella to Mawanella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Mawanella is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 15000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,987 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Balana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,987
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,243
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Mawanella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Ella to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Balana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Mawanella is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Ella to Mawanella.
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