There are 4 ways to get from Hambantota to Bandarawela by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
3h 52mRs 6,097–7,360Bus via Bandarawela
cheapest- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 4mRs 4,997–7,760Drive 115.8 km
- Drive from Hambantota to Bandarawelacar 115.8 km
2h 5mRs 5,226–7,548Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hambantota to Bandarawelataxi 115.8 km
2h 5mRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hambantota to Bandarawela is to bus via Bandarawela which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hambantota to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hambantota to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Tissamaharama and arriving at Bandarawela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Hambantota and Bandarawela is 130 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Hambantota to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Hambantota to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Hambantota to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tissamaharama station.
Hambantota to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hambantota to Bandarawela is 116 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Hambantota to Bandarawela.
There are 1579+ hotels available in Bandarawela.
What companies run services between Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Tissamaharama to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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 Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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