There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella by bus, taxi, train, plane, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Ella to Gerandi-Ellataxi
5h 51mRs 7,260–9,203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
6h 56mRs 2,615–4,911Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
10h 1mRs 3,079–5,412Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Gerandi-Ellataxi
5h 15mRs 7,776–10,974Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Gerandi-Ellataxi
3h 31mRs 26,975–128,607Drive 242 km
- Drive from Colombo to Gerandi-Ellacar 242 km
4h 9mRs 11,009–15,902
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Gerandi-Ella station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Badulla Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Colombo and Gerandi-Ella is 257 km. The road distance is 242 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella, including transfers.
Colombo to Gerandi-Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Gerandi-Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gerandi-Ella, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Superline Travels also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–8,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Gerandi-Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Badulla Main Bus Station.
Colombo to Gerandi-Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Gerandi-Ella is 242 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Colombo to Gerandi-Ella.
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