There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Ella Rock by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
The distance between Colombo and Ella Rock is 216 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Colombo to Ella Rock, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 33m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ella Rock is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Colombo to Ella Rock.
There are 1441+ hotels available in Ella Rock.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ella Rock, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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