How to Travel from
Ella to Nilwella
by Route or Car
Schedule
Ella, Sri Lanka → Nilwella, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Nilwella
Composite routes from Ella to Nilwella
Cheapest
2 h 12 min
Car
149 km.
from $8
Other
8 h 25 min
106 km.
from $53.83
12 h 13 min
Train, Bus
106 km.
from $46.39
9 h 19 min
106 km.
from $50.93
Route Navigator Ella - Nilwella
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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, 62 km 945 м
62 km 945 м
Keep left and take B054 toward Beliatta, Walasmulla
Beliatta, Walasmulla, B054, 1 km 907 м
1 km 907 м
Turn right onto Beliatta-Walasmulla Road
Beliatta-Walasmulla Road, 1 km 125 м
1 km 125 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dikwella - Beliatta Road
Dikwella - Beliatta Road, 6 km 97 м
6 km 97 м
Turn left
279 м
279 м
Keep right
467 м
467 м
Turn right
69 м
69 м
Turn left
436 м
436 м
Turn left
199 м
199 м
Turn right
295 м
295 м
Turn right onto Matara-Hambantota Road
Matara-Hambantota Road, 2 km 120 м
2 km 120 м
Turn left onto Nilwella Road
Nilwella Road, 2 km 661 м
2 km 661 м
Turn left
41 м
41 м
Turn right
125 м
125 м
Turn right
63 м
63 м
Arrive at destination
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–$5.34
Bus operators
Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.51–$9.02
National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.78–$3.18
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Nilwella?
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Nilwella is to drive which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 2h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Nilwella?
The fastest way to get from Ella to Nilwella is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .
How far is it from Ella to Nilwella?
The distance between Ella and Nilwella is 393 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.
How do I travel from Ella to Nilwella without a car?
The best way to get from Ella to Nilwella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $32.61 - $41.30 .
How long does it take to get from Ella to Nilwella?
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Ella to Nilwella, including transfers.
Can I drive from Ella to Nilwella?
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Nilwella is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ella to Nilwella.
Where can I stay near Nilwella?
There are 1337+ hotels available in Nilwella. Prices start at $15.23 per night.
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