- Distance: 280.9 km
- Duration: 8h 58m
The average train between Colombo and Ella (Station) takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Ella (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Ella (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Ella (Station) at 6:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Ella (Station) station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 58m.
Colombo to Ella (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Ella (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
The distance between Colombo and Ella (Station) is 132.4 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
