The train between Ella and Matale takes 8h 41m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ella to Matale. 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 5 times a week between Ella and Matale. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ella is at 6:42 AM which arrives into Matale at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ella to Matale. However, there are services departing from Ella station and arriving at Matale station via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Ella to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Ella and Matale is 81 km. The road distance is 188 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–5,000 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
