There are 5 ways to get from Elle to Kandy by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
3h 24mRs 1,825–4,270Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
6h 18mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 128.7 km
- Drive from Elle to Kandycar 128.7 km
2h 23mRs 5,797–8,374Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elle to Kandytaxi 128.7 km
2h 23mRs 16,000–19,000Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 47mRs 10,000–13,000
Elle to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elle to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Elle to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Elle and Kandy is 129 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.
The best way to get from Elle to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Elle to Kandy, including transfers.
Elle to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Elle to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Elle to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Elle, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 1h 55m. 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
- 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
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 440–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 440–490
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,481
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,805
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Elle to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Elle to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elle to Kandy is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Elle to Kandy.
There are 1511+ hotels available in Kandy.