There are 4 ways to get from Ulapane to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gampola to Kubalwelabus
4h 55mRs 1,893–4,154Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ulapane to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
5h 10mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Ulapane to Ellacar 106.5 km
2h 2mRs 4,790–6,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ulapane to Ellataxi 106.5 km
2h 2mRs 13,000–16,000
Ulapane to Ella by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ulapane to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ulapane to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulapane to Ella. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kubalwela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulapane and arriving at Ella. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Ulapane and Ella is 117 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Ulapane to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ulapane to Ella, including transfers.
Ulapane to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Ulapane to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ulapane station.
The best way to get from Ulapane to Ella is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Ulapane, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Gampola to Kubalwela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–900 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ulapane to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ulapane to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Kubalwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ulapane to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kubalwela station.
Ulapane to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulapane to Ella is 107 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Ulapane to Ella.
There are 1535+ hotels available in Ella.