There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nine Arch View Ella
2h 54mRs 34,624–117,555Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to EllaColombo
9h 5mRs 1,300–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to EllaColombo-Badulla
5h 25mRs 2,250–2,400Drive 201.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella201.9 km
3h 15mRs 8,460–12,220Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
6h 3mRs 5,013–6,167
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 120000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ella. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ella. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Colombo and Nine Arch View Ella is 214 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella, including transfers.
Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch View Ella, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 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.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- 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 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Colombo to Nine Arch View Ella.
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