There are 6 ways to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8hRs 3,049–3,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 55mRs 2,553–6,141Drive 216.1 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa beach to Ellacar 216.1 km
3h 6mRs 9,762–14,101Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa beach to Ellataxi 216.1 km
3h 6mRs 26,000–32,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8hRs 3,511–5,700Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Panadurabus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
10h 47mRs 12,317–14,634
Hikkaduwa beach to Ella by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa beach and Ella is 313 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa beach to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Hikkaduwa beach to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella is to bus which takes 8h and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa beach, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella via Hikkaduwa, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella via Hikkaduwa and Fort Station in around 11h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Hikkaduwa to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,879
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,149
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hikkaduwa beach to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hikkaduwa beach to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa beach to Ella is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Hikkaduwa beach to Ella.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Ella.













