There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
2h 19mRs 1,829–2,874Train
- Take the train from Ella to Kadugannawatrain Badulla
7h 21mRs 2,414–5,930Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Ella to Pilimathalawacar 125.5 km
2h 22mRs 5,667–8,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pilimathalawataxi 125.5 km
2h 22mRs 15,000–19,000
Ella to Pilimathalawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Pilimatalawa via Kadugannawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Ella and Pilimathalawa is 127 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa, including transfers.
Ella to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Kadugannawa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Kadugannawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Ella to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kadugannawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Pilimathalawa is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ella to Pilimathalawa.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Pilimathalawa.