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How to get fromMatara District (Region) to Ellaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Matara District (Region) to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain train Colombo
    12h 44m
    Rs 3,558–5,824

  2. Drive  165.7 km

    1. Drive from Matara District (Region) to Ellacar car 165.7 km
    2h 46m
    Rs 7,457–10,771

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara District (Region) to Ellataxi taxi 165.7 km
    2h 46m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Matara District (Region) to Balangodataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Balangoda to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    3h 59m
    Rs 13,568–15,916

  5. Taxi, bus via Pelmadulla

    1. Take the taxi from Matara District (Region) to Pelmadullataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Pelmadulla to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    4h 25m
    Rs 8,047–9,392

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  • Distance: 462.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Matara District (Region), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matara District (Region) to Ella. However, you can take the taxi to Matara Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Station, walk to Fort Station, then take the train to Ella. Alternatively, you can drive from Matara District (Region) to Ella in around 2h 46m.

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