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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Chilaw

Composite routes from Ella to Chilaw

Cheapest
4 h 11 min
Car
229 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 12 min
Taxi, Plane
157 km.
from $469.67
12 h 13 min
158 km.
from $4.63
7 h 54 min
158 km.
Select a ticket
4 h 12 min
Plane
157 km.
from $422.63
8 h 47 min
158 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
45 min
Every day
$292.18–$584.37
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
8h 41m
3 times a day
$1.52–$5.21
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 3
NCG Express
Website
Superline Travels
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
1h 35m
3 times a day
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Superline Travels
Website
5h 6m
Twice daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
5h 25m
Hourly
$1.91–$3.30
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Chilaw?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Chilaw is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Chilaw?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Chilaw is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $336.96 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Ella to Chilaw?

The distance between Ella and Chilaw is 325 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Chilaw without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ella to Chilaw?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Ella to Chilaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Chilaw bus from?

Ella to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.

Where do I catch the Ella to Chilaw train from?

Ella to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Ella to Chilaw?

The best way to get from Ella to Chilaw is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Ella to Chilaw bus arrive?

Ella to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ella to Chilaw train arrive?

Ella to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Ella to Chilaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Chilaw is 239 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Ella to Chilaw.

Where can I stay near Chilaw?

There are 47+ hotels available in Chilaw. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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