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

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Colombo is to bus via Welimada which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ella and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Ella to Colombo?

The distance between Ella and Colombo is 211 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400.

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

The bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ella to Colombo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ella to Colombo train from?

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

Train or bus from Ella to Colombo?

The best way to get from Ella to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Ella to Colombo bus arrive?

Ella to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ella to Colombo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ella to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Colombo is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ella to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Colombo.

Ella to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane

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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
5h 25m
Rs 2,200–2,400
Bus via Welimada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
6h 59m
Rs 600–700
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
9h 4m
Rs 1,300–8,500
Drive 198.5 km
1. Drive from Ella to Colombocar 198.5 km
3h 14m
Rs 8,398–12,131
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3h 34m

Ella to Colombo by train

12Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 211.1 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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