There are 4 ways to get from Mawanella to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gampola to Kubalwelabus
4h 16mRs 2,354–3,261Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ellatrain Colombo
7h 24mRs 2,115–4,063Drive 131.8 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Ellacar 131.8 km
2h 34mRs 5,932–8,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Ellataxi 131.8 km
2h 34mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Ella. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kubalwela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Ella. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Mawanella and Ella is 133 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Mawanella to Ella, including transfers.
Mawanella to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Mawanella to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Ella is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Gampola to Kubalwela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–900 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Kubalwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kubalwela station.
Mawanella to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Ella is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Mawanella to Ella.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Ella.