The average train between Ella and Colombo takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Ella to Colombo. 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 Ella and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ella is at 11:12 AM which arrives into Colombo at 8:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 14m.
Ella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
The distance between Ella and Colombo is 132.4 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
