There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 17mRs 10,780–13,914Train
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 6,528–9,430Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Ellataxi 145.2 km
2h 50mRs 18,000–22,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Ella via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
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 175 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Ella without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Pinnawala to Ella, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle 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 bus and Mini Bus which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000. 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?
You can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Ella via Kegalle, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 6h 17m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
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Booking & Getting There
Pinnawala to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus 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 1533+ hotels available in Ella.