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How to get fromNuwaraeliya Colony to Ellaby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Ella by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus
    12h 18m
    Rs 6,999–7,924

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain train
    13h 23m
    Rs 4,823–8,928

  3. Drive 337.6 km

    1. Drive from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Ellacar car 337.6 km
    6h 31m
    Rs 15,224–21,990

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Ellataxi taxi 337.6 km
    6h 31m
    Rs 42,000–50,000

  5. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    5. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    9h 10m

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,960Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 565.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Ella. However, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Ella.

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