There are 5 ways to get from Uduwella to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
11h 23mRs 5,544–6,952Train
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 46mRs 4,853–10,116Drive 186.4 km
- Drive from Uduwella to Ellacar 186.4 km
2h 48mRs 8,490–12,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uduwella to Ellataxi 186.4 km
2h 48mRs 28,000–34,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Uduwella to Pelmadullataxi
- Take the bus from Pelmadulla to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 22mRs 21,505–25,297
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uduwella to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Uduwella to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uduwella to Ella. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Welimada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Uduwella to Ella. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Uduwella and Ella is 379 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Uduwella to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Uduwella to Ella, including transfers.
Uduwella to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Uduwella to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Uduwella to Ella is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Uduwella, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uduwella to Ella via Weligama, Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Welimada in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uduwella to Ella via Weligama and Fort Station in around 13h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Pelmadulla to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–34,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Uduwella to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Uduwella to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uduwella to Ella is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Uduwella to Ella.
There are 1573+ hotels available in Ella.













