There are 5 ways to get from Kaudulla National Park to Ella by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 47mRs 15,976–95,071Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 47mRs 3,111–6,804Bus
- Take the bus from Galoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
10hRs 3,788–4,813Drive 194.5 km
- Drive from Kaudulla National Park to Ellacar 194.5 km
3h 50mRs 8,771–12,669Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaudulla National Park to Ellataxi 194.5 km
3h 50mRs 24,000–29,000
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaudulla National Park to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galoya and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Kaudulla National Park to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Kaudulla National Park and Ella is 333 km. The road distance is 194.5 km.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kaudulla National Park to Ella, including transfers.
Kaudulla National Park to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galoya station.
Kaudulla National Park to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Ella is to bus which takes 10h and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Kaudulla National Park, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kaudulla National Park to Ella via Galoya, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kaudulla National Park to Ella via Galoya Junction and Polgahawela in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- 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
- 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 Galoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kaudulla National Park to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kaudulla National Park to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaudulla National Park to Ella is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kaudulla National Park to Ella.
There are 1554+ hotels available in Ella.