There are 4 ways to get from Kesbewa to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottawa to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 17mRs 4,114–4,963Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 53mRs 7,001–9,937Drive 176.8 km
- Drive from Kesbewa to Ellacar 176.8 km
2h 50mRs 8,034–11,604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kesbewa to Ellataxi 176.8 km
2h 50mRs 48,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kesbewa to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kesbewa to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kesbewa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kesbewa station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Kesbewa and Ella is 199 km. The road distance is 176.8 km.
The best way to get from Kesbewa to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kesbewa to Ella, including transfers.
Kesbewa to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kottawa station.
Kesbewa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kesbewa to Ella is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 10000 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Kesbewa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kottawa to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kottawa to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–60,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kesbewa to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Kesbewa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kesbewa to Ella is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kesbewa to Ella.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Ella.