There are 4 ways to get from Haputale to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Gampolabus
4h 43mRs 4,281–5,413Train
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Balanatrain Badulla
5h 52mRs 1,897–3,805Drive 122.8 km
- Drive from Haputale to Mawanellacar 122.8 km
2h 23mRs 5,539–8,001Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Mawanellataxi 122.8 km
2h 23mRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Haputale to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Gampola via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Haputale to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Balana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Haputale and Mawanella is 156 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.
The best way to get from Haputale to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Haputale to Mawanella, including transfers.
Haputale to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Haputale to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputale to Mawanella is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ella to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 380–930 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Haputale to Balana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Haputale to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–930
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Haputale to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Haputale to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Balana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale to Mawanella is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Haputale to Mawanella.
There are 1135+ hotels available in Mawanella.