There are 6 ways to get from Ella to Wadduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Nugegodabus Badulla-Colombo
7h 1mRs 3,435–5,674Bus via Kandy
cheapest- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
11h 8mRs 2,044–4,496Train
- Take the train from Ella to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
10h 51mRs 2,579–6,070Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Ella to Wadduwacar 179.9 km
2h 55mRs 8,126–11,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Wadduwataxi 179.9 km
2h 55mRs 22,000–27,000Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Ella to Maradanatrain Badulla
11h 11mRs 2,579–6,083
Ella to Wadduwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Wadduwa is to bus via Kandy which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Wadduwa is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Wadduwa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Moratuwa via Nugegoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Wadduwa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Wadduwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Ella and Wadduwa is 230 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Wadduwa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Ella to Wadduwa, including transfers.
Ella to Wadduwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Wadduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Wadduwa is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Wadduwa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Nugegoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Ella to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 450–500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Wadduwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Nugegoda station.
Ella to Wadduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Wadduwa is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ella to Wadduwa.
There are 734+ hotels available in Wadduwa.