How to Travel from
Ella to Galle Fort
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Ella, Sri Lanka → Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Galle Fort
Composite routes from Ella to Galle Fort
Cheapest
2 h 41 min
Car
200 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 14 min
Taxi, Plane
130 km.
from $362.07
10 h 56 min
Train, Bus
130 km.
from $10.39
6 h 46 min
130 km.
from $13.22
2 h 37 min
Taxi, Plane
130 km.
from $355.76
Route Navigator Ella - Galle Fort
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211 м
211 м
Turn left onto Ella - Wellawaya Road
Ella - Wellawaya Road, 27 km 284 м
27 km 284 м
Keep left onto Ella Old Road
Ella Old Road, 46 km 234 м
46 km 234 м
Turn right onto Padawkema - Mattala Road and drive toward Mattala
Padawkema - Mattala Road, Mattala, 106 km 675 м
106 km 675 м
Keep left and take AA017 toward Habaraduwa, Akuressa, Deniyaya
Habaraduwa, Akuressa, Deniyaya, AA017, 319 м
319 м
Turn right onto Galle - Deniyaya - Madampe Road (Akuressa Road)
Galle - Deniyaya - Madampe Road (Akuressa Road), 15 km 992 м
15 km 992 м
Turn right onto Colombo -Matara Road
Colombo -Matara Road, 3 km 796 м
3 km 796 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
156 м
156 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
133 м
133 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
105 м
105 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
1 km 511 м
1 km 511 м
Turn left onto New Lane II
New Lane II, 52 м
52 м
Turn left
59 м
59 м
Turn left
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 Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$355.70
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$343.00
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ella to Ragama
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.52–$5.21
Bus operators
Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Kottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$2.29
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Galle Fort?
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Galle Fort is to train and bus which costs $5.33 - $10.33 and takes 10h 56m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Galle Fort?
The fastest way to get from Ella to Galle Fort is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $260.87 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Ella and Galle Fort?
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Galle Fort station. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
How far is it from Ella to Galle Fort?
The distance between Ella and Galle Fort is 210 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.
How do I travel from Ella to Galle Fort without a car?
The best way to get from Ella to Galle Fort without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $8.15 - $9.78 .
How long does it take to get from Ella to Galle Fort?
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Ella to Galle Fort, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ella to Galle Fort bus from?
Ella to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Where does the Ella to Galle Fort bus arrive?
Ella to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kottawa station.
Can I drive from Ella to Galle Fort?
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Galle Fort is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Ella to Galle Fort.
Where can I stay near Galle Fort?
There are 4024+ hotels available in Galle Fort. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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