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 Ellabus
4h 37mRs 1,640–2,134Train
- Take the train from Gampola to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
5h 40mRs 1,974–3,915Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Hemmathagama to Ellacar 122.1 km
2h 19mRs 5,552–8,019Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hemmathagama to Ellataxi 122.1 km
2h 19mRs 15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hemmathagama to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 37m.
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 Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 123 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 37m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Hemmathagama to Ella, including transfers.
Hemmathagama to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, 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 37m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Hemmathagama, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Gampola to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Hemmathagama to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella 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 1573+ hotels available in Ella.