There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
5h 4mRs 12,283–15,819Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
7h 48mRs 1,974–4,056Train
- Take the train from Ella to Peradeniyatrain Badulla
7h 16mRs 2,406–5,918Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Ella to Pilimathalawacar 125.5 km
2h 22mRs 5,684–8,210Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pilimathalawataxi 125.5 km
2h 22mRs 15,000–19,000
Ella to Pilimathalawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Pilimatalawa via Peradeniya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Ella and Pilimathalawa is 141 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ella to Pilimathalawa, including transfers.
Ella to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella 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 Mini Bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,919 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 12,919
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,184
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Ella to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Peradeniya 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 1550+ hotels available in Pilimathalawa.