There are 5 ways to get from Panagamuwa to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 52mRs 3,466–4,168Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katugoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 36mRs 1,507–6,171Drive 193.4 km
- Drive from Panagamuwa to Ellacar 193.4 km
2h 43mRs 8,758–12,650Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panagamuwa to Ellataxi 193.4 km
2h 43mRs 29,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Katugoda to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 41mRs 3,531–5,730
Panagamuwa to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panagamuwa to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Panagamuwa to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panagamuwa station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Kaduwela and Nugegoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Panagamuwa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Katugoda and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Panagamuwa and Ella is 339 km. The road distance is 193.4 km.
The best way to get from Panagamuwa to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Panagamuwa to Ella, including transfers.
Panagamuwa to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Panagamuwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katugoda station.
The best way to get from Panagamuwa to Ella is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Panagamuwa, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Panagamuwa to Ella via Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, and Nugegoda in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katugoda to Ella via Fort Station in around 12h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Katugoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 207–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,552
- 2nd Class
- Rs 207
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,863
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 Katugoda to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
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 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Panagamuwa to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Panagamuwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panagamuwa to Ella is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Panagamuwa to Ella.
There are 1545+ hotels available in Ella.