What is the cheapest way to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 140000.

Is there a direct bus between Pitakotuwa and Ella?

No, there is no direct bus from Pitakotuwa station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Pitakotuwa and Ella?

No, there is no direct train from Pitakotuwa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Pitakotuwa to Ella?

The distance between Pitakotuwa and Ella is 205 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.

How do I travel from Pitakotuwa to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 23000.

How long does it take to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pitakotuwa to Ella bus from?

Pitakotuwa to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Pitakotuwa to Ella train from?

Pitakotuwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.

Train or bus from Pitakotuwa to Ella?

The best way to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Pitakotuwa to Ella bus arrive?

Pitakotuwa to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.

Where does the Pitakotuwa to Ella train arrive?

Pitakotuwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Pitakotuwa to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Pitakotuwa to Ella is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Pitakotuwa to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1545+ hotels available in Ella.

Pitakotuwa to Ella - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pitakotuwa to Ella by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
2h 53m
Rs 31,442–132,795
Drive 204.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pitakotuwa to Ellacar 204.2 km
3h 51m
Rs 9,251–13,362
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pitakotuwa to Kosgama Pahalataxi
2. Take the bus from Kosgama Pahala to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
5h 3m
Rs 19,215–22,809
Train
1. Take the train from Veyangoda to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 34m
Rs 9,966–13,441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 8m
Rs 9,594–11,470

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

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30 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 204.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Pitakotuwa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Veyangoda to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 49m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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