There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Pundaluoya 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 Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Pundaluoyataxi
1h 38mRs 1,859–2,254Train
- Take the train from Ella to Watagodatrain Badulla
3h 12mRs 1,887–3,717Drive 79.4 km
- Drive from Ella to Pundaluoyacar 79.4 km
1h 37mRs 3,501–5,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pundaluoyataxi 79.4 km
1h 37mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Pundaluoya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Pundaluoya is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Pundaluoya. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Watagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Ella and Pundaluoya is 80 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Pundaluoya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Ella to Pundaluoya, including transfers.
Ella to Pundaluoya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Pundaluoya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Watagoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Pundaluoya is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Ella to Pundaluoya.
There are 988+ hotels available in Pundaluoya.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Pundaluoya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Watagoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Watagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 200–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 220–310
- Super Lux
- Rs 420–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–12,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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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