There are 5 ways to get from Talpe to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 55mRs 3,008–5,414Train
cheapest- Take the train from Talpe to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 46mRs 1,518–12,930Drive 193.8 km
- Drive from Talpe to Ellacar 193.8 km
2h 41mRs 8,214–11,865Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talpe to Ellataxi 193.8 km
2h 41mRs 29,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Talpe to Panaduratrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 1mRs 3,555–5,607
Talpe to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talpe to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Talpe to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct train from Talpe to Ella. However, there are services departing from Talpe and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Talpe and Ella is 345 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.
The best way to get from Talpe to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Talpe to Ella, including transfers.
Talpe to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talpe station.
The best way to get from Talpe to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 12h 46m.
Talpe to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talpe to Ella is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Talpe to Ella.
What companies run services between Talpe, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Talpe to Ella via Galle, Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, and Nugegoda in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Talpe to Ella via Fort Station in around 12h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talpe to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 218–4,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,636
- 2nd Class
- Rs 218
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,963
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- 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 2,800–9,000
Train from Talpe to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
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