There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Pinnawala by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Pinnawalataxi
2h 47mRs 3,229–4,474Train
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 6,544–9,453Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pinnawalataxi 145.2 km
2h 50mRs 18,000–22,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 bus and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500.
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 146 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Pinnawala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ella to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Ella to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella 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.
There are 177+ hotels available in Pinnawala.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Rambukkana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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