There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Wattegama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 46mRs 11,855–13,786Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
8h 1mRs 2,411–5,925Drive 134.3 km
- Drive from Ella to Wattegamacar 134.3 km
2h 32mRs 6,011–8,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Wattegamataxi 134.3 km
2h 32mRs 16,000–20,000
Ella to Wattegama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Wattegama is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Wattegama is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Wattegama. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Wattegama. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Wattegama via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Ella and Wattegama is 141 km. The road distance is 134.3 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Wattegama without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Ella to Wattegama, including transfers.
Ella to Wattegama bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Wattegama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Wattegama is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Wattegama, Central, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,886 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,886
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,155
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Wattegama bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Ella to Wattegama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Wattegama is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Ella to Wattegama.
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