There are 4 ways to get from Great Western Station to Ella by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Radella to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
2h 45mRs 1,661–3,445Bus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ellabus
2h 45mRs 1,812–2,296Drive 68.9 km
- Drive from Great Western Station to Ellacar 68.9 km
1h 26mRs 3,107–4,488Taxi
- Take the taxi from Great Western Station to Ellataxi 68.9 km
1h 26mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Great Western Station to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Great Western Station to Ella is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Great Western Station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Great Western Station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Radella and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Great Western Station and Ella is 75 km. The road distance is 68.9 km.
The best way to get from Great Western Station to Ella without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Great Western Station to Ella, including transfers.
Great Western Station to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Great Western Station to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Radella station.
The best way to get from Great Western Station to Ella is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Great Western Station, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Radella to Ella 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Radella to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Great Western Station to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Great Western Station to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Great Western Station to Ella is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Great Western Station to Ella.
There are 1558+ hotels available in Ella.