There are 4 ways to get from Watawala (Station) to Ella by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ihalawatawala to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
4h 16mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Watawala to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ellabus
4h 53mRs 1,608–2,170Drive 99.5 km
- Drive from Watawala (Station) to Ellacar 99.5 km
1h 48mRs 4,454–6,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watawala (Station) to Ellataxi 99.5 km
1h 48mRs 12,000–15,000
Watawala (Station) to Ella by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watawala (Station) to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Watawala (Station) to Ella is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Watawala (Station) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Ella via Nuwara Eliya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ihalawatawala and arriving at Ella. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Watawala (Station) and Ella is 106 km. The road distance is 99.5 km.
The best way to get from Watawala (Station) to Ella without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Ihalawatawala to Ella takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Watawala (Station) to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Watawala (Station) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ihalawatawala station.
The best way to get from Watawala (Station) to Ella is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Watawala (Station), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ihalawatawala to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watawala to Ella via Nuwara Eliya in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ihalawatawala to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Watawala (Station) to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Watawala (Station) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watawala (Station) to Ella is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Watawala (Station) to Ella.
There are 1574+ hotels available in Ella.