There are 5 ways to get from Galoya to Ella by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 31mRs 14,606–94,634Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 31mRs 2,605–6,116Bus
- Take the bus from Galoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 44mRs 3,455–4,420Drive 190.6 km
- Drive from Galoya to Ellacar 190.6 km
3h 38mRs 8,664–12,515Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galoya to Ellataxi 190.6 km
3h 38mRs 23,000–28,000
Galoya to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galoya to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Galoya to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galoya to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galoya and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Galoya to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Galoya and Ella is 327 km. The road distance is 190.6 km.
The best way to get from Galoya to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Galoya to Ella, including transfers.
Galoya to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galoya station.
Galoya to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Galoya to Ella is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Galoya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Galoya to Ella via Galoya, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galoya Junction to Ella via Polgahawela in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 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 2,300–3,100
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Galoya to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Galoya to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galoya to Ella is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Galoya to Ella.
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