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

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Fort is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Fort is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 110000.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Fort?

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 Fort?

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 Fort?

The distance between Ella and Fort is 304 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Fort 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 Fort?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Ella to Fort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Fort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ella to Fort train from?

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

Train or bus from Ella to Fort?

The best way to get from Ella to Fort 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 Fort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ella to Fort train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ella to Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Fort is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ella to Fort.

Where can I stay near Fort?

There are 1417+ hotels available in Fort.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Fort by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
2h 40m
Rs 30,569–104,672
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ella to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
9h 4m
Rs 1,300–8,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
5h 25m
Rs 2,200–2,400
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Ella to Fortcar 197.5 km
3h 12m
Rs 8,310–12,004
Bus via Welimada
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
6h
Rs 4,619–5,450

Ella to Fort by train

12Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 303.9 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Fort, Western, 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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