There are 5 ways to get from Unawatuna to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 52mRs 3,431–4,127Train
cheapest- Take the train from Unawatuna to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 39mRs 1,509–6,173Drive 194.8 km
- Drive from Unawatuna to Ellacar 194.8 km
2h 46mRs 8,750–12,639Taxi
- Take the taxi from Unawatuna to Ellataxi 194.8 km
2h 46mRs 30,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Unawatuna to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 44mRs 3,533–5,732
Unawatuna to Ella by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Unawatuna to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Unawatuna to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Unawatuna 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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Unawatuna to Ella. However, there are services departing from Unawatuna and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Unawatuna and Ella is 339 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Unawatuna to Ella, including transfers.
Unawatuna to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Unawatuna to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Unawatuna station.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Ella is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Unawatuna, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Unawatuna to Ella via Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, and Nugegoda in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Unawatuna to Ella via Fort Station in around 12h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Unawatuna to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 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
Train from Unawatuna to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Unawatuna to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Unawatuna to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Unawatuna to Ella is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Unawatuna to Ella.
There are 1562+ hotels available in Ella.