There are 4 ways to get from Piliyandala to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottawa to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 18mRs 4,391–5,290Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 51mRs 6,540–9,393Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Piliyandala to Ellacar 178.7 km
2h 52mRs 8,079–11,669Taxi
- Take the taxi from Piliyandala to Ellataxi 178.7 km
2h 52mRs 49,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Piliyandala to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Piliyandala to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Piliyandala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Piliyandala station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Piliyandala and Ella is 200 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Piliyandala to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Piliyandala to Ella, including transfers.
Piliyandala to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kottawa station.
Piliyandala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Piliyandala to Ella is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Piliyandala, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kottawa to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kottawa to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Piliyandala to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Piliyandala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Piliyandala to Ella is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Piliyandala to Ella.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Ella.