There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Hali-Ela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 50mRs 13,415–15,455Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Halielatrain Colombo / ...
6h 27mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 116.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Hali-Elacar 116.1 km
2h 9mRs 5,277–7,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Hali-Elataxi 116.1 km
2h 9mRs 5,500–7,000
Kandy to Hali-Ela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Hali-Ela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Hali-Ela is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Hali-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Haliela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Kandy and Hali-Ela is 143 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Hali-Ela without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Kandy to Hali-Ela, including transfers.
Kandy to Hali-Ela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Hali-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Hali-Ela is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Hali-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,956 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Haliela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Haliela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,956
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,215
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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 Hali-Ela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy to Hali-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Haliela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Hali-Ela is 116 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Kandy to Hali-Ela.
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