There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ella Rock by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ella Rocktaxi
2h 55mRs 32,974–135,606Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 33mRs 1,869–9,435Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
6h 2mRs 5,013–6,167Drive 201.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ella Rockcar 201.9 km
3h 17mRs 8,494–12,270
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
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 fly and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Colombo and Ella Rock is 214 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 6h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Colombo to Ella Rock, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ella Rock is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. 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 1405+ hotels available in Ella Rock.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ella Rock, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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