There are 4 ways to get from Elle to Badulla by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla
15 minRs 2,200–2,500Drive 21.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Elle to Badullacar 21.3 km
25 minRs 968–1,398Train
- Take the train from Ella to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
47 minRs 1,100–2,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elle to Badullataxi 21.3 km
25 minRs 2,600–3,200
Elle to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elle to Badulla is to drive which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1400 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Elle to Badulla is to bus which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ella and arriving at Hali-Ela. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Elle and Badulla is 14 km. The road distance is 21.3 km.
The best way to get from Elle to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500.
The bus from Ella to Hali-Ela takes 15 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Elle to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Elle to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Elle to Badulla is to bus which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Elle, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Hali-Ela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,500 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Badulla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ella to Hali-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
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
Elle to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Hali-Ela station.
Elle to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elle to Badulla is 21 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Elle to Badulla.
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