There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Ellakanda by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ellakanda is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ellakanda is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Colombo and Ellakanda is 137 km. The road distance is 96.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ellakanda without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Colombo to Ellakanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ellakanda is 96 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Colombo to Ellakanda.
There are seven+ hotels available in Ellakanda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ellakanda, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ellakanda. However, you can take the bus to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Ellakanda. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Ellakanda in around 2h 9m.
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–32,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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