There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Ella by bus, 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.
Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4hRs 11,827–15,159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
7h 22mRs 1,641–3,951Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
7h 57mRs 2,491–5,951Drive 152.8 km
- Drive from Matale to Ellacar 152.8 km
2h 52mRs 6,854–9,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Ellataxi 152.8 km
2h 52mRs 19,000–23,000
Matale to Ella by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Ella. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Ella via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Matale and Ella is 154 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Ella without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Matale to Ella, including transfers.
Matale to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Matale to Ella is to Mini Bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,447 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,447
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
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Booking & Getting There
Matale to Ella bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Matale to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Ella is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Matale to Ella.
There are 1562+ hotels available in Ella.