There are 5 ways to get from Peradeniya to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 41mRs 12,171–15,821Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 5mRs 2,021–4,021Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
6h 55mRs 2,471–5,921Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Ellacar 122.6 km
2h 16mRs 5,568–8,043Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Ellataxi 122.6 km
2h 16mRs 15,000–18,000
Peradeniya to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Ella. However, there are services departing from Sarasavi Uyana and arriving at Ella via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Ella is 135 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Ella without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Peradeniya to Ella, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Peradeniya to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Ella is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,926 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,926
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,190
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Peradeniya to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Peradeniya to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Ella is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Peradeniya to Ella.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Ella.