There are 5 ways to get from Talalla to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 42mRs 3,456–4,794Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakanadura to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
14h 32mRs 1,938–6,770Bus, train
- Take the bus from Devinuwara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 14mRs 2,701–5,033Drive 159.1 km
- Drive from Talalla to Ellacar 159.1 km
2h 23mRs 7,140–10,313Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talalla to Ellataxi 159.1 km
2h 23mRs 19,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talalla to Ella is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Talalla to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talalla station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Talalla to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kakanadura and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Talalla and Ella is 376 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Talalla to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Talalla to Ella, including transfers.
Talalla to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Talalla to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kakanadura station.
The best way to get from Talalla to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Talalla, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Talalla to Ella via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Talalla to Ella via Kakanadura and Fort Station in around 14h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- 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
Train from Kakanadura to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Talalla to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Talalla to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talalla to Ella is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Talalla to Ella.
There are 1562+ hotels available in Ella.