There are 5 ways to get from Unawatuna Beach 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 3,635–4,368Train
cheapest- Take the train from Unawatuna to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 9mRs 1,509–6,173Drive 196.1 km
- Drive from Unawatuna Beach to Ellacar 196.1 km
2h 48mRs 8,859–12,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Unawatuna Beach to Ellataxi 196.1 km
2h 48mRs 30,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Unawatuna to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 14mRs 3,533–5,732
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Unawatuna Beach to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Unawatuna Beach to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Unawatuna Beach 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 Unawatuna Beach to Ella. However, there are services departing from Unawatuna and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Unawatuna Beach and Ella is 340 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.
The best way to get from Unawatuna Beach 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 Unawatuna Beach to Ella, including transfers.
Unawatuna Beach to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Unawatuna Beach to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Unawatuna station.
The best way to get from Unawatuna Beach 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 9m.
What companies run services between Unawatuna Beach, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Unawatuna Beach to Ella via Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, and Nugegoda in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Unawatuna Beach to Ella via Unawatuna and Fort Station in around 13h 9m.
- 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 48m
- 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
Unawatuna Beach to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Unawatuna Beach to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Unawatuna Beach to Ella is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Unawatuna Beach to Ella.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Ella.