There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4h 13mRs 13,222–15,463Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Rambukkanatrain Badulla
7h 33mRs 1,683–3,478Drive 145.2 km
- Drive from Ella to Pinnawalacar 145.2 km
2h 50mRs 6,614–9,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pinnawalataxi 145.2 km
2h 50mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Ella and Pinnawala is 167 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Pinnawala without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Ella to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Ella to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Pinnawala is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, 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 Rambukkana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- 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 12,963
- 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 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Ella to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Pinnawala is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ella to Pinnawala.
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