There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 13mRs 13,051–15,424Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ellatrain Colombo
7h 6mRs 1,650–3,514Drive 145.2 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Ellacar 145.2 km
2h 50mRs 6,614–9,553Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Ellataxi 145.2 km
2h 50mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Pinnawala and Ella is 167 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Ella without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pinnawala to Ella, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Pinnawala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Ella is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,963 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Rambukkana to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,963
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,222
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Pinnawala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Ella is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Pinnawala to Ella.
There are 1573+ hotels available in Ella.