There are 9 ways to get from Kalkudah to Ella by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
4h 31mRs 58,066–164,260Train
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 42mRs 4,258–8,278Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 21mDrive 275 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Ellacar 275 km
5h 7mRs 12,496–18,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Ellataxi 275 km
5h 7mRs 34,000–41,000Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
6h 51mRs 50,866–162,760Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi
5h 16mRs 63,066–170,260Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
7hRs 21,524–102,810Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
11h 25m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Ella is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Ella. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Ella. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Ella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Ella is 302 km. The road distance is 275 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kalkudah to Ella, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Kalkudah to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Ella is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Ella via Puttalam, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Ella via Puttalam and Ragama in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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 Ragama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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/
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–41,000
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kalkudah to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Ella is 275 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kalkudah to Ella.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Ella.
















