There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Radella to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
2h 32mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ellabus
2h 45mRs 1,428–1,842Drive 65.7 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ellacar 65.7 km
1h 28mRs 2,934–4,238Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ellataxi 65.7 km
1h 28mRs 8,000–10,000
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Radella and arriving at Ella. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya District (Region) and Ella is 69 km. The road distance is 65.7 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Radella to Ella takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Radella station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya District (Region), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Radella to Ella 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Radella to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Nuwara Eliya District (Region) to Ella.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Ella.