There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
3h 33mRs 11,539–13,349Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5h 3mRs 1,264–1,627Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
5h 54mRs 1,781–3,625Drive 131.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain)car 131.7 km
2h 26mRs 5,949–8,592Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain)taxi 131.7 km
2h 26mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Kandy and Ella Rock (Mountain) is 132 km. The road distance is 131.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain), including transfers.
Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ella Rock (Mountain), Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,879 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain) is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kandy to Ella Rock (Mountain).
There are 1554+ hotels available in Ella Rock (Mountain).







