There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Talawakelle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Talawakellebus
2h 49mRs 1,649–2,164Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Talawakeletrain Badulla / ...
3h 21mRs 1,561–3,302Drive 76.9 km
- Drive from Ella to Talawakellecar 76.9 km
1h 30mRs 3,467–5,008Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Talawakelletaxi 76.9 km
1h 30mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Talawakelle is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Talawakelle is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Talawakelle. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Talawakelle via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Talawakelle. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Talawakele via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Ella and Talawakelle is 82 km. The road distance is 76.9 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Talawakelle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ella to Talawakelle, including transfers.
Ella to Talawakelle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Ella to Talawakelle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Talawakelle is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Talawakelle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ella to Talawakelle via Kubalwela, Nuwara Eliya, and Talawakelle in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Talawakele 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Talawakele
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Talawakelle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Talawakelle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Ella to Talawakelle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Talawakele station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Talawakelle is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ella to Talawakelle.
There are 1013+ hotels available in Talawakelle.