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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Minneriya National Park

Composite routes from Ella to Minneriya National Park

Cheapest
3 h 15 min
Car
167 km.
from $9
Other
10 h 32 min
124 km.
from $29.15
14 h 39 min
Train, Bus
124 km.
from $21.48
11 h 26 min
124 km.
from $31.80

Transport providers

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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67
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 Minneriya National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Minneriya National Park is to train and bus which costs $11.96 - $19.57 and takes 14h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Minneriya National Park?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Minneriya National Park is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

How far is it from Ella to Minneriya National Park?

The distance between Ella and Minneriya National Park is 411 km. The road distance is 168 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Minneriya National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Minneriya National Park without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $17.39 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Ella to Minneriya National Park?

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Ella to Minneriya National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ella to Minneriya National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Minneriya National Park is 168 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ella to Minneriya National Park.

Where can I stay near Minneriya National Park?

There are 746+ hotels available in Minneriya National Park. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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