There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Ella. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Ella. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Kegalle and Ella is 146 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kegalle to Ella, including transfers.
Kegalle to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.
Kegalle to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Ella is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Gampola to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Rambukkana to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- 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 Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Kegalle to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Ella is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kegalle to Ella.
There are 1544+ hotels available in Ella.