How to Travel from
Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach
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Ella, Sri Lanka → Cinnamon Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach
Composite routes from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach
Cheapest
3 h 6 min
Car
189 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 30 min
Taxi, Plane
126 km.
from $730.08
11 h 20 min
126 km.
from $4.91
7 h 29 min
Bus, Train
125 km.
from $8.04
9 h 36 min
126 km.
from $70.59
Route Navigator Ella - Cinnamon Bentota Beach
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211 м
211 м
Turn right onto Ella - Wellawaya Road
Ella - Wellawaya Road, 3 km 666 м
3 km 666 м
Turn left onto Badulla - Bandarawela Road
Badulla - Bandarawela Road, 8 km 381 м
8 km 381 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Beragala - Hali Ela Road
Beragala - Hali Ela Road, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Beragala - Hali Ela Road
Beragala - Hali Ela Road, 17 km 568 м
17 km 568 м
Continue onto Colombo - Ratnapura - Wellawaya - Batticaloa Road
Colombo - Ratnapura - Wellawaya - Batticaloa Road, 19 km 673 м
19 km 673 м
Turn right onto Colombo - Ratnapura - Wellawaya - Batticaloa Road
Colombo - Ratnapura - Wellawaya - Batticaloa Road, 20 km 952 м
20 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto AA004
15 km 437 м
15 km 437 м
Turn left onto Kahawatta-Opanayake Road
Kahawatta-Opanayake Road, 6 km 268 м
6 km 268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kahawatta-Watapotha Road
Kahawatta-Watapotha Road, 9 km 278 м
9 km 278 м
Turn sharp left onto Kahawatta-Watapotha Road
Kahawatta-Watapotha Road, 1 km 195 м
1 km 195 м
Turn right onto Watapotha-Nivithigala Road
Watapotha-Nivithigala Road, 4 km 350 м
4 km 350 м
Turn left onto Watapotha-Nivithigala Road
Watapotha-Nivithigala Road, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Thiruwanaketiya - Agalawatte Road
Thiruwanaketiya - Agalawatte Road, 6 km 942 м
6 km 942 м
Turn left onto Thiruwanaketiya - Agalawatte Road
Thiruwanaketiya - Agalawatte Road, 42 м
42 м
Keep right
1 km 16 м
1 km 16 м
Turn right onto Kurundu Kolaniya Road
Kurundu Kolaniya Road, 1 km 827 м
1 km 827 м
Turn left onto Kurundu Kolaniya Road
Kurundu Kolaniya Road, 1 km 547 м
1 km 547 м
Keep left onto Kurundu Kolaniya Road
Kurundu Kolaniya Road, 170 м
170 м
Turn left onto Kurundu Kolaniya Road
Kurundu Kolaniya Road, 1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Turn slight right onto Kurundu Kolaniya Road
Kurundu Kolaniya Road, 3 km 22 м
3 km 22 м
Turn right
2 km 430 м
2 km 430 м
Turn sharp left onto Ayagama - Kukulegama Road
Ayagama - Kukulegama Road, 7 km 942 м
7 km 942 м
Turn right onto Thiruwanaketiya - Agalawatte Road
Thiruwanaketiya - Agalawatte Road, 30 km 689 м
30 km 689 м
Turn slight left onto Nagoda - Kalawellawa - Bellapitiya Road
Nagoda - Kalawellawa - Bellapitiya Road, 5 km 387 м
5 km 387 м
Turn left
1 km 821 м
1 km 821 м
Turn left onto Horana - Anguruwatota - Aluthgama Road
Horana - Anguruwatota - Aluthgama Road, 21 km 142 м
21 km 142 м
Turn slight left onto Galle Road
Galle Road, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
Turn right onto Beach Road
Beach Road, 55 м
55 м
Turn left onto Beach Road
Beach Road, 1 м
1 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Cinnamon Air
Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.18–$584.37
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.44–$1.24
Train from Ella to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.72
Train from Maradana to Bentota
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.44–$1.28
Bus operators
Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach is to train which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 11h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
The fastest way to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $25 - $36.96 .
Is there a direct train between Ella and Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Bentota via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
How far is it from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
The distance between Ella and Cinnamon Bentota Beach is 378 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.
How do I travel from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach without a car?
The best way to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs $7.61 - $9.24 .
How long does it take to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach train from?
Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Train or bus from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
The best way to get from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs $1.85 - $6.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $54.35 and takes 9h 36m.
Where does the Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach train arrive?
Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Can I drive from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ella to Cinnamon Bentota Beach.
Where can I stay near Cinnamon Bentota Beach?
There are 789+ hotels available in Cinnamon Bentota Beach. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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