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

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Negombo is to bus via Welimada which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Negombo is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Negombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Negombo?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Ella to Negombo?

The distance between Ella and Negombo is 281 km. The road distance is 213 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ella to Negombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Negombo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ella to Negombo train from?

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

Train or bus from Ella to Negombo?

The best way to get from Ella to Negombo is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Ella to Negombo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ella to Negombo train arrive?

Ella to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Ella to Negombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Negombo is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Ella to Negombo.

Where can I stay near Negombo?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Negombo.

Ella to Negombo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Ella to Negombo by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3h 21m
Bus via Welimada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
9h 2m
Rs 600–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 24m
Rs 2,200–2,400
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Ragamatrain Badulla
10h 30m
Rs 2,079–10,467
Drive 213 km
1. Drive from Ella to Negombocar 213 km
3h 45m
Rs 9,035–13,051
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Negombotaxi 213 km
3h 45m
Rs 32,000–39,000

Ella to Negombo by train

19Weekly Trains

10h 30mAverage Duration

Rs 2,079Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 280.6 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Negombo, 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 Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,000 and the journey takes 8h 41m.

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