There are 4 ways to get from Hemmathagama to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gampola to Kubalwelabus
4hRs 1,620–2,394Train
- Take the train from Gampola to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
5h 40mRs 2,080–4,040Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Hemmathagama to Ellacar 122.1 km
2h 19mRs 5,506–7,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hemmathagama to Ellataxi 122.1 km
2h 19mRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hemmathagama to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Hemmathagama to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hemmathagama to Ella. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kubalwela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Hemmathagama to Ella. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Hemmathagama and Ella is 122 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Hemmathagama to Ella, including transfers.
Hemmathagama to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Hemmathagama to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Ella is to bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Hemmathagama, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Gampola to Kubalwela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–900 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Ella 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Kubalwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hemmathagama to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kubalwela station.
Hemmathagama to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hemmathagama to Ella is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Hemmathagama to Ella.
There are 1527+ hotels available in Ella.