There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 55mRs 2,535–5,253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 40mRs 2,485–5,942Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Ellacar 162.1 km
3hRs 7,351–10,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Ellataxi 162.1 km
3hRs 20,000–24,000
Kurunegala to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Ella is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Ella is 306 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kurunegala to Ella, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Ella is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://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
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Ella is 162 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kurunegala to Ella.
There are 1544+ hotels available in Ella.