There are 5 ways to get from The Ocean, Galle to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 53mRs 3,626–4,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Unawatuna to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 12mRs 1,509–6,173Drive 196.1 km
- Drive from The Ocean, Galle to Ellacar 196.1 km
2h 47mRs 8,846–12,778Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Ocean, Galle to Ellataxi 196.1 km
2h 47mRs 30,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Unawatuna to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 17mRs 3,533–5,732
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Ocean, Galle to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from The Ocean, Galle to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from The Ocean, Galle station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Kaduwela and Nugegoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from The Ocean, Galle to Ella. However, there are services departing from Unawatuna and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between The Ocean, Galle and Ella is 340 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.
The best way to get from The Ocean, Galle to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from The Ocean, Galle to Ella, including transfers.
The Ocean, Galle to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
The Ocean, Galle to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Unawatuna station.
The best way to get from The Ocean, Galle to Ella is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between The Ocean, Galle, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from The Ocean, Galle to Ella via Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, and Nugegoda in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Ocean, Galle to Ella via Unawatuna and Fort Station in around 13h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Unawatuna to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,573
- 2nd Class
- Rs 210
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,888
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Unawatuna to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
The Ocean, Galle to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
The Ocean, Galle to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Ocean, Galle to Ella is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from The Ocean, Galle to Ella.
There are 1558+ hotels available in Ella.