There are 6 ways to get from Galaboda to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 45mRs 4,438–5,955Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakanadura to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
14h 40mRs 2,676–7,643Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 17mRs 3,901–6,351Drive 155.5 km
- Drive from Galaboda to Ellacar 155.5 km
2h 18mRs 7,064–10,203Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galaboda to Ellataxi 155.5 km
2h 18mRs 23,000–29,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Galaboda to Balangodataxi
- Take the bus from Balangoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
3h 38mRs 19,339–22,738
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galaboda to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 8000 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Galaboda to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galaboda station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Galaboda to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kakanadura and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Galaboda and Ella is 376 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.
The best way to get from Galaboda to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Galaboda to Ella, including transfers.
Galaboda to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Galaboda to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kakanadura station.
The best way to get from Galaboda to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 8000 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Galaboda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Galaboda to Ella via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galaboda to Ella via Kakanadura and Fort Station in around 14h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Kakanadura to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Balangoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–29,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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More Questions & Answers
Galaboda to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Galaboda to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galaboda to Ella is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Galaboda to Ella.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Ella.