What is the cheapest way to get from Wattala to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Ella is to bus via Welimada which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wattala to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Wattala to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 160000.

Is there a direct bus between Wattala and Ella?

No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Wattala and Ella?

No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Ella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Wattala to Ella?

The distance between Wattala and Ella is 202 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.

How do I travel from Wattala to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Wattala to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.

How long does it take to get from Wattala to Ella?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Wattala to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wattala to Ella bus from?

Wattala to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Wattala to Ella train from?

Wattala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.

Train or bus from Wattala to Ella?

The best way to get from Wattala to Ella is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Wattala to Ella bus arrive?

Wattala to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.

Where does the Wattala to Ella train arrive?

Wattala to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Wattala to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Ella is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Wattala to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Ella.

Wattala to Ella - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wattala to Ella by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Hatton, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
2h 46m
Rs 31,643–151,851
Bus via Welimada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
8h 32m
Rs 1,362–1,766
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
6h 28m
Rs 2,200–2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain Colombo
9h 19m
Rs 2,471–6,021
Drive 196.3 km
1. Drive from Wattala to Ellacar 196.3 km
3h 15m
Rs 8,797–12,707
Fly to Kandy, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi
3h 31m
Rs 36,643–157,851

Wattala to Ella by train

19Weekly Trains

9h 19mAverage Duration

Rs 2,471Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.8 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 9m.

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