What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Badulla?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Badulla is to drive which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1400 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Badulla?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Badulla is to bus which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Badulla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ella and arriving at Hali-Ela. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Badulla?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Ella to Badulla?

The distance between Ella and Badulla is 14 km. The road distance is 21.3 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Badulla without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Badulla?

The bus from Ella to Hali-Ela takes 15 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ella to Badulla bus from?

Ella to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.

Where do I catch the Ella to Badulla train from?

Ella to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Ella to Badulla?

The best way to get from Ella to Badulla is to bus which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Ella to Badulla bus arrive?

Ella to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Hali-Ela station.

Where does the Ella to Badulla train arrive?

Ella to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.

Can I drive from Ella to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Badulla is 21 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Ella to Badulla.

Where can I stay near Badulla?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Badulla.

Ella to Badulla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Badulla by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ella to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla
15 min
Rs 2,200–2,500
Drive 21.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ella to Badullacar 21.3 km
25 min
Rs 939–1,356
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
47 min
Rs 1,100–2,900
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Badullataxi 21.3 km
25 min
Rs 2,700–3,300

Ella to Badulla by train

28Weekly Trains

47 minAverage Duration

Rs 1,100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13.5 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Hali-Ela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,500 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Badulla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 47 min.

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