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How to get fromGalle Fort to Ellaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Galle Fort to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Homagama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    7h 57m
    Rs 4,776–5,609

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain train Colombo
    12h 22m
    Rs 1,500–6,166

  3. Drive  198.9 km

    1. Drive from Galle Fort to Ellacar car 198.9 km
    2h 49m
    Rs 8,949–12,926

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Ellataxi taxi 198.9 km
    2h 49m
    Rs 24,000–30,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    8h 1m
    Rs 2,691–3,236

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Nanuoyabus bus
    3. Take the train from Nanuoya to Ellatrain train
    10h 49m
    Rs 2,306–4,541

Galle Fort to Ella by foot and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Ella via Galle Bus Station, Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center, Makabura, and Godagama in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Ella via Galle and Fort Station in around 12h 22m.

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