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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Fort

Composite routes from Ella to Fort

Cheapest
3 h 8 min
Car
197 km.
from $10
Other
2 h 39 min
Taxi, Plane
132 km.
from $619.20

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 Ella to Fort
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.46

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Ella to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Fort is to train which costs $1.41 - $4.67 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Fort is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $315.22 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Fort?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ella and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ella and Fort?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Ella to Fort?

The distance between Ella and Fort is 304 km. The road distance is 198 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Fort without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Ella to Fort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Fort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ella to Fort train from?

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

Train or bus from Ella to Fort?

The best way to get from Ella to Fort is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.41 - $4.67 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Ella to Fort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ella to Fort train arrive?

Ella to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Ella to Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Fort is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ella to Fort.

Where can I stay near Fort?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Fort. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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