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Trip Overview

The bus between Ella and Kandy takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ella to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 15m
Duration
129 km
Distance
Rs 2,434
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ella to Kandy bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ella and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ella is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Kandy at 4:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ella to Kandy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 128.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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