There are 5 ways to get from Mirissa to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 44mRs 4,544–6,080Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 20mRs 1,540–6,208Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Ellacar 173.5 km
2h 37mRs 7,885–11,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Ellataxi 173.5 km
2h 37mRs 26,000–32,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 25mRs 2,497–5,768
Mirissa to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Mirissa and Ella is 376 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Mirissa to Ella, including transfers.
Mirissa to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Mirissa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mirissa to Ella via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polwathumodara to Ella via Fort Station in around 13h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polwathumodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polwathumodara to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,670
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,004
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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More Questions & Answers
Mirissa to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mirissa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Ella is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Mirissa to Ella.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Ella.