What is the cheapest way to get from Weligama to Elle?

The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Elle is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weligama to Elle?

The fastest way to get from Weligama to Elle is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Weligama and Elle?

No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Elle. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ella via Matara, Makabura and Godagama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Weligama and Elle?

No, there is no direct train from Weligama to Elle. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Weligama to Elle?

The distance between Weligama and Elle is 342 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.

How do I travel from Weligama to Elle without a car?

The best way to get from Weligama to Elle without a car is to bus via Homagama which takes 8h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.

How long does it take to get from Weligama to Elle?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Weligama to Elle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weligama to Elle bus from?

Weligama to Elle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.

Where do I catch the Weligama to Elle train from?

Weligama to Elle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.

Train or bus from Weligama to Elle?

The best way to get from Weligama to Elle is to bus via Homagama which takes 8h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Weligama to Elle bus arrive?

Weligama to Elle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.

Where does the Weligama to Elle train arrive?

Weligama to Elle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Weligama to Elle?

Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Elle is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Weligama to Elle.

Where can I stay near Elle?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Elle.

Weligama to Elle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Weligama to Elle by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus via Homagama
best
1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex 1-1
2. Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 29m
Rs 5,644–6,747
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 15m
Rs 1,540–6,204
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Weligama to Beliattatrain Maradana
2. Take the taxi from Beliatta to Elletaxi
2h 58m
Rs 40,203–49,867
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 48m
Rs 3,087–3,874
Drive 174.2 km
1. Drive from Weligama to Ellecar 174.2 km
2h 37m
Rs 7,859–11,352
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Weligama to Elletaxi 174.2 km
2h 37m
Rs 26,000–32,000

Weligama to Elle by train

19Weekly Trains

13h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 1,540Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.3 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Elle, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Weligama to Ella via Matara, Makabura, and Godagama in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Weligama to Ella via Fort Station in around 13h 15m.

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