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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Ellaby train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ella by train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KUL - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi taxi
    10h 30m
    Rs 45,562–129,480

  2. Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KUL - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    12h 50m
    Rs 37,362–117,980

  3. Train, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane KUL - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ellataxi taxi
    11h 58m
    Rs 55,562–140,480

  4. Train, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KUL - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi taxi
    11h 15m
    Rs 50,562–135,480

  5. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KUL - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ellataxi taxi
    12h
    Rs 55,562–140,480

  6. Train, fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KUL - KCT
    3. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus bus
    17h 29m
    Rs 44,832–128,090

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,535.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Ella. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), take the taxi to Tissamaharama, then take the bus to Ella.

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