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Nuwara Eliya to Ella

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Continue onto Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road

Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road, 22 km 632 м

22 km 632 м

Turn right onto Welimada - Boralanda Road

Welimada - Boralanda Road, 2 km 596 м

2 km 596 м

Turn sharp left onto 28 acre road

28 acre road, 54 м

54 м

Keep right onto 28 acre road

28 acre road, 1 km 661 м

1 km 661 м

Turn sharp right onto Bandarawela-Welimada Road

Bandarawela-Welimada Road, 234 м

234 м

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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

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Duration 49 min

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $0.25–$0.64

Phone 0112587372

Customer Service 0112587372

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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

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Duration 1h 1m

Frequency Once daily

Phone +94 112 581 120

Customer Service +94 112 581 120

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What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella is to drive which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $7.61 - $11.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Ella?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Ella. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Ella is 58 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 23m and costs $13.04 - $17.39 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Ella bus from?

Nuwara Eliya to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Ella bus arrive?

Nuwara Eliya to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Ella is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Ella. Prices start at $47.40 per night.

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Misty Hills Ella Resort

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Zion View Ella Green Retreat

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Ella Green Cottages

Water Fall Road, Ella

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7.8

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Ravana Falls

Ravana Falls (Sinhala: රාවණා ඇල්ල, romanized: Ravana Ella) is a popular sightseeing attraction in Uva province of Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country.

Buduruvagala

Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.

Diyaluma Falls

Diyaluma Falls is 220 m (720 ft) high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 619th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km (3 mi) away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.

Ella

Ella (Sinhala: ඇල්ල; Tamil: எல்ல) is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 km east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1041 m above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Ella?

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How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella without a car?

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Ella bus from?

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Ella bus arrive?

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

Where can I stay near Ella?