There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Peradeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4h 46mRs 12,322–15,863Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Peradeniyatrain Badulla
6h 5mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Ella to Peradeniyacar 122.6 km
2h 16mRs 5,585–8,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Peradeniyataxi 122.6 km
2h 16mRs 15,000–18,000
Ella to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Ella and Peradeniya is 135 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Peradeniya without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Ella to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Ella to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Peradeniya is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,963 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Peradeniya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once 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 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,963
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,222
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Ella to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Peradeniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Peradeniya is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ella to Peradeniya.
There are 1545+ hotels available in Peradeniya.