There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara South to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
6h 50mRs 3,006–3,766Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
10h 32mRs 2,505–6,070Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Kalutara South to Ellacar 185.4 km
3hRs 8,399–12,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara South to Ellataxi 185.4 km
3hRs 23,000–28,000Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
9h 38mRs 12,273–14,576
Kalutara South to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara South to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara South to Ella is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara South to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara South to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Kalutara South and Ella is 257 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara South to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kalutara South to Ella, including transfers.
Kalutara South to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara South to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara South to Ella is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Kalutara South, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalutara South to Ella via Kalutara, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Ella via Fort Station in around 10h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- 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/
- 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 12,919
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,184
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara South to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara South to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara South to Ella is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kalutara South to Ella.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Ella.