There are 7 ways to get from Marawila to Ella by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
2h 57mRs 35,230–154,909Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tummodara to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain Colombo
10h 52mRs 3,444–7,215Bus via Wennappuwa
- Take the bus from Wennappuwa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 26mDrive 231.5 km
- Drive from Marawila to Ellacar 231.5 km
3h 59mRs 10,406–15,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marawila to Ellataxi 231.5 km
3h 59mRs 38,000–46,000Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi
3h 42mRs 40,230–160,909Bus
- Take the bus from Mahawewa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 38m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marawila to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Marawila to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 35000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marawila to Ella. However, there are services departing from Wennappuwa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Marawila to Ella. However, there are services departing from Tummodara and arriving at Ella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Marawila and Ella is 211 km. The road distance is 231.5 km.
The best way to get from Marawila to Ella without a car is to bus via Wennappuwa which takes 7h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Marawila to Ella, including transfers.
Marawila to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wennappuwa station.
Marawila to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Tummodara station.
The best way to get from Marawila to Ella is to bus via Wennappuwa which takes 7h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Marawila, North Western, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Marawila to Ella via Wennappuwa, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marawila to Ella via Tummodara and Ragama in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Tummodara to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Mahawewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–46,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Marawila to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Marawila to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marawila to Ella is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Marawila to Ella.
There are 1558+ hotels available in Ella.








