There are 7 ways to get from Ella to Waikkal by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 41mRs 17,322–98,150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Ragamatrain Badulla
10h 44mRs 2,479–6,049Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
7h 50mRs 2,679–6,803Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kochchikadebus
8h 36mDrive 218 km
- Drive from Ella to Waikkalcar 218 km
3h 47mRs 9,784–14,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Waikkaltaxi 218 km
3h 47mRs 36,000–43,000Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Ella to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 44mRs 36,847–121,137
Ella to Waikkal by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Waikkal is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Waikkal is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kochchikade via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Waikkala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Ella and Waikkal is 299 km. The road distance is 218 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Waikkal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 50m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ella to Waikkal, including transfers.
Ella to Waikkal bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Waikkal is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Waikkal, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Waikkala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Pettah, Kochchikade, and Kochchikade in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ella to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- 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 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
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
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–43,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.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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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Waikkal bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Waikkal is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Ella to Waikkal.
There are 1350+ hotels available in Waikkal.