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How to get fromMatara Station to Ellaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Matara Station to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Homagama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus Ex 1-1
    2. Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    7h 53m
    Rs 4,869–5,710

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 5m
    Rs 1,823–3,769

  3. Drive 166.6 km

    1. Drive from Matara Station to Ellacar car 166.6 km
    2h 28m
    Rs 7,570–10,935

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara Station to Ellataxi taxi 166.6 km
    2h 28m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Ex 1-18
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    8h 30m
    Rs 2,721–3,879

  6. Bus, train via Polgahawela

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain train Colombo
    13h 2m
    Rs 2,258–4,402

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Matara Station, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara to Ella via Makabura and Godagama in around 7h 53m.

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