There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Watagoda by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Watagodataxi
2h 38mRs 2,879–3,903Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
6h 41mRs 2,511–4,525Drive 144 km
- Drive from Ella to Watagodacar 144 km
2h 44mRs 6,477–9,355Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Watagodataxi 144 km
2h 44mRs 17,000–22,000Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 53mRs 11,843–13,910
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Watagoda is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Watagoda is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Watagoda. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Watagoda. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Ella and Watagoda is 143 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Watagoda without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Ella to Watagoda, including transfers.
Ella to Watagoda bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Watagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Watagoda is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can Mini Bus, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Watagoda, Central, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,410 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- 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 43m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Watagoda bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Ella to Watagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Watagoda is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ella to Watagoda.
There are 1544+ hotels available in Watagoda.