There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gampola to Ellabus
5h 8mRs 2,783–3,485Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ellatrain Colombo
7h 6mRs 1,676–3,544Drive 144.7 km
- Drive from Pinnawela Zoo to Ellacar 144.7 km
2h 50mRs 6,528–9,428Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawela Zoo to Ellataxi 144.7 km
2h 50mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawela Zoo 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 Pinnawela Zoo and Ella is 146 km. The road distance is 144.7 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella, including transfers.
Pinnawela Zoo to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.
Pinnawela Zoo to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Pinnawela Zoo, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Gampola to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawela Zoo to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Pinnawela Zoo to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawela Zoo to Ella is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Pinnawela Zoo to Ella.
There are 1554+ hotels available in Ella.