There are 4 ways to get from Mawathagama to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4hRs 12,172–15,567Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ellatrain Colombo
7h 22mRs 2,261–4,235Drive 150.8 km
- Drive from Mawathagama to Ellacar 150.8 km
2h 49mRs 6,449–9,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawathagama to Ellataxi 150.8 km
2h 49mRs 18,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawathagama to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mawathagama to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawathagama to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Mawathagama to Ella. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Mawathagama and Ella is 159 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Mawathagama to Ella without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Mawathagama to Ella, including transfers.
Mawathagama to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Mawathagama to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawathagama to Ella is to Mini Bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Mawathagama, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,461 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. 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
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,461
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,787
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Mawathagama to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Mawathagama to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawathagama to Ella is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Mawathagama to Ella.
There are 1414+ hotels available in Ella.