How to Travel from
Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony
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Ella, Sri Lanka → Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony
Composite routes from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony
Cheapest
6 h 34 min
Car
344 km.
from $18
Other
12 h 5 min
262 km.
from $38.96
13 h 41 min
262 km.
from $17.67
14 h 47 min
Bus, Taxi
261 km.
from $49.43
Route Navigator Ella - Nuwaraeliya Colony
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155 м
155 м
Keep left
1 km 624 м
1 km 624 м
Turn right
477 м
477 м
Turn right
1 km 627 м
1 km 627 м
Turn right onto Badulla - Bandarawela Road
Badulla - Bandarawela Road, 17 km 84 м
17 km 84 м
Turn left onto Keppettipola Road
Keppettipola Road, 460 м
460 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bandaranayake Mawatha
Bandaranayake Mawatha, 464 м
464 м
Turn left onto Mahiyanganaya Road
Mahiyanganaya Road, 36 km 435 м
36 km 435 м
Turn sharp left onto Pangaragammana Road
Pangaragammana Road, 13 km 674 м
13 km 674 м
Turn sharp left
39 м
39 м
Turn right
373 м
373 м
Turn left onto Bibile - Mahiyanganaya Road
Bibile - Mahiyanganaya Road, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
Turn right onto Bibile - Mahiyanganaya Road
Bibile - Mahiyanganaya Road, 2 km 509 м
2 km 509 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Factory Road
Factory Road, 1 km 653 м
1 km 653 м
Turn left onto Mahiyanganaya-Dimbulagala-Dalukana Road
Mahiyanganaya-Dimbulagala-Dalukana Road, 9 km 288 м
9 km 288 м
Continue onto Mahiyanganaya Hebarawa Road
Mahiyanganaya Hebarawa Road, 11 km 413 м
11 km 413 м
Turn left onto Belaganwewa - Wilgamuwa Road
Belaganwewa - Wilgamuwa Road, 5 km 271 м
5 km 271 м
Continue onto Hettipola - Hasalaka Road
Hettipola - Hasalaka Road, 3 km 726 м
3 km 726 м
Turn left onto Naula - Elahera - Pallegama - Hettipola Road
Naula - Elahera - Pallegama - Hettipola Road, 14 km 53 м
14 km 53 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Naula - Elahera - Pallegama - Hettipola Road
Naula - Elahera - Pallegama - Hettipola Road, 14 km 262 м
14 km 262 м
Keep right onto Dambulla-Bakamuna-Kalagahawela Road
Dambulla-Bakamuna-Kalagahawela Road, 9 km 271 м
9 km 271 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dambulla-Bakamuna-Kalagahawela Road
Dambulla-Bakamuna-Kalagahawela Road, 21 km 366 м
21 km 366 м
Turn right
1 km 633 м
1 km 633 м
Keep right
1 km 780 м
1 km 780 м
Keep left
1 km 157 м
1 km 157 м
Turn right onto Kandy - Jaffna Road
Kandy - Jaffna Road, 1 km 199 м
1 km 199 м
Turn left onto Jaffna - Kandy Road
Jaffna - Kandy Road, 19 km 620 м
19 km 620 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jaffna - Kandy Road
Jaffna - Kandy Road, 29 km 69 м
29 km 69 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto AA009
67 м
67 м
Turn slight left onto Jaffna-Kandy Road
Jaffna-Kandy Road, 9 km 408 м
9 km 408 м
Keep left onto Old Jaffna Road
Old Jaffna Road, 360 м
360 м
Turn slight left onto Jaffna-Kandy Road
Jaffna-Kandy Road, 23 km 829 м
23 km 829 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto AA009
24 km 669 м
24 km 669 м
Keep left onto Kandy-Jaffna Road
Kandy-Jaffna Road, 24 km 147 м
24 km 147 м
Turn sharp right onto Puliyankulam-Mullaittivu
Puliyankulam-Mullaittivu, 40 km 985 м
40 km 985 м
Turn left
1 km 3 м
1 km 3 м
Turn left
336 м
336 м
Turn left onto Mankulam - Mullaitivu
Mankulam - Mullaitivu, 18 м
18 м
Turn right
499 м
499 м
Turn left
2 km 856 м
2 km 856 м
Keep left
23 м
23 м
Keep right
68 м
68 м
Keep left
1 km 65 м
1 km 65 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 Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.07
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.40–$4.70
Bus operators
NCG Express
Bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulam
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54
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 Vavuniya
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.54–$5.40
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony?
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to train which costs $9.24 - $17.39 and takes 13h 41m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony?
The fastest way to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .
How far is it from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony?
The distance between Ella and Nuwaraeliya Colony is 572 km. The road distance is 344.2 km.
How do I travel from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony without a car?
The best way to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $25 - $28.26 .
How long does it take to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony?
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony, including transfers.
Train or bus from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony?
The best way to get from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $25 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.24 - $17.39 and takes 13h 41m.
Can I drive from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony?
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony is 344 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Ella to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
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