There are 5 ways to get from Minneriya to Ella by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
5h 20mRs 16,397–104,105Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 47mRs 3,049–6,731Bus
- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 44mRs 4,541–5,603Drive 176.5 km
- Drive from Minneriya to Ellacar 176.5 km
3h 22mRs 7,760–11,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneriya to Ellataxi 176.5 km
3h 22mRs 21,000–26,000
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneriya to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Minneriya to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneriya to Ella. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneriya to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Minneriya and Ella is 332 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Minneriya to Ella, including transfers.
Minneriya to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Habarana station.
Minneriya to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Ella is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Minneriya, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Minneriya to Ella via Habarana, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minneriya to Ella via Hingurakgoda and Polgahawela in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- 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 Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Minneriya to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Minneriya to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneriya to Ella is 176 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Minneriya to Ella.
There are 1450+ hotels available in Ella.