There are 8 ways to get from Negombo to Ella by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
2h 38mRs 27,594–146,884Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain Colombo
9h 58mRs 2,036–10,986Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
6h 53mDrive 212.7 km
- Drive from Negombo to Ellacar 212.7 km
3h 44mRs 9,004–13,005Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Ellataxi 212.7 km
3h 44mRs 32,000–39,000Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi
3h 14mRs 32,594–152,884Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ellataxi
3h 59mRs 38,594–157,884Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
8h 57m
Negombo to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Ella. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Ella. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Negombo and Ella is 188 km. The road distance is 212.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Negombo to Ella, including transfers.
Negombo to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ella is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Ella via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 8h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–39,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Ella is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Negombo to Ella.
There are 1441+ hotels available in Ella.