There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Peradeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Ella to Peradeniya by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 420 - Rs. 1100 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Ella and Peradeniya is 121 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Peradeniya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 420 - Rs. 1100.
The bus from Kubalwela to Peradeniya takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ella to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela 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 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 420 - Rs. 1100. 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?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Peradeniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 420–1,030 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Peradeniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–1,030
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Seater
- Rs 990–1,030
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Peradeniya 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 1587+ hotels available in Peradeniya.