There are 5 ways to get from Warakapola to Ella by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
3h 10mRs 36,734–147,868Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 48mRs 2,085–4,139Bus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
6h 58mRs 3,016–5,207Drive 165.6 km
- Drive from Warakapola to Ellacar 165.6 km
3h 6mRs 7,487–10,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Ellataxi 165.6 km
3h 6mRs 20,000–25,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warakapola to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Warakapola to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Warakapola to Ella. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Warakapola to Ella. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Warakapola and Ella is 220 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Warakapola to Ella, including transfers.
Warakapola to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Warakapola station.
Warakapola to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Ella is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Warakapola to Ella via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–25,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Warakapola to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Warakapola to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warakapola to Ella is 166 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Warakapola to Ella.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Ella.