There are 4 ways to get from Welimada to Bandarawela by bus, taxi, car, or train
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 Welimada to Ellabus
3h 11mRs 2,334–2,645Drive 19.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Welimada to Bandarawelacar 19.7 km
23 minRs 842–1,216Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Bandarawelataxi 19.7 km
23 minRs 2,400–2,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from Welimada to Ellabus
- Take the train from Ella to Bandarawelatrain Badulla / ...
3h 24mRs 1,234–3,045
Welimada to Bandarawela by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Bandarawela is to drive which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1300 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Bandarawela is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Bandarawela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Welimada and Bandarawela is 43 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Welimada to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Welimada to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Bandarawela is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Welimada to Bandarawela.
There are 1430+ hotels available in Bandarawela.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 130–150 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
Bus from Welimada to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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