What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Wellawatte?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Wellawatte is to bus via Welimada which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Wellawatte?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Wellawatte is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Wellawatte?

No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Wellawatta via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Wellawatte?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Wellawatta via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Ella to Wellawatte?

The distance between Ella and Wellawatte is 309 km. The road distance is 191.4 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Wellawatte without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Wellawatte without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Wellawatte?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ella to Wellawatte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Wellawatte bus from?

Ella to Wellawatte bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.

Where do I catch the Ella to Wellawatte train from?

Ella to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Ella to Wellawatte?

The best way to get from Ella to Wellawatte is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Ella to Wellawatte bus arrive?

Ella to Wellawatte bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ella to Wellawatte train arrive?

Ella to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Ella to Wellawatte?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Wellawatte is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ella to Wellawatte.

Where can I stay near Wellawatte?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Wellawatte.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Wellawatte by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3h 40m
Rs 24,720–102,685
Bus via Welimada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
8h 28m
Rs 1,396–1,753
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
6h 35m
Rs 4,460–5,201
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
10h 19m
Rs 2,479–6,070
Drive 191.4 km
1. Drive from Ella to Wellawattecar 191.4 km
3h 6m
Rs 8,719–12,595

Ella to Wellawatte by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308.7 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Wellawatte, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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