What is the cheapest way to get from Nilwella to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Nilwella to Ella is to bus via Kandy which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 13h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nilwella to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Nilwella to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.

Is there a direct bus between Nilwella and Ella?

No, there is no direct bus from Nilwella to Ella. However, there are services departing from Dickwella and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Nilwella and Ella?

No, there is no direct train from Nilwella to Ella. However, there are services departing from Wewurukannala and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from Nilwella to Ella?

The distance between Nilwella and Ella is 399 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.

How do I travel from Nilwella to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Nilwella to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.

How long does it take to get from Nilwella to Ella?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Nilwella to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nilwella to Ella bus from?

Nilwella to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dickwella station.

Where do I catch the Nilwella to Ella train from?

Nilwella to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wewurukannala station.

Train or bus from Nilwella to Ella?

The best way to get from Nilwella to Ella is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 10000 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Nilwella to Ella bus arrive?

Nilwella to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.

Where does the Nilwella to Ella train arrive?

Nilwella to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Nilwella to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Nilwella to Ella is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Nilwella to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Ella.

Nilwella to Ella - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nilwella to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dickwella to Colombobus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 32m
Rs 5,522–6,863
Bus via Kandy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dickwella to Nittambuwabus
2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
13h 11m
Rs 4,042–5,563
Train
1. Take the train from Wewurukannala to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
14h 48m
Rs 4,279–9,538
Drive 149.6 km
1. Drive from Nilwella to Ellacar 149.6 km
2h 19m
Rs 6,726–9,715
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nilwella to Ellataxi 149.6 km
2h 19m
Rs 42,000–55,000

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Distance: 399.4 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nilwella to Ella via Dickwella, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nilwella to Ella via Wewurukannala and Fort Station in around 14h 48m.

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