How to Travel from
Ella to Wellawa
by Train, Route or Car
Schedule
Ella, Sri Lanka → Wellawa, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Wellawa
Composite routes from Ella to Wellawa
Cheapest
2 h 59 min
Car
173 km.
from $9
Other
7 h 31 min
106 km.
from $16.37
8 h 24 min
106 km.
from $22.78
Route Navigator Ella - Wellawa
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211 м
211 м
Turn right onto Ella - Wellawaya Road
Ella - Wellawaya Road, 3 km 666 м
3 km 666 м
Turn left onto Badulla - Bandarawela Road
Badulla - Bandarawela Road, 8 km 381 м
8 km 381 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bandarawela - Welimada Road
Bandarawela - Welimada Road, 62 м
62 м
Turn slight left onto Bandarawela-Welimada Road
Bandarawela-Welimada Road, 3 km 342 м
3 km 342 м
Keep right onto Abeygoda Wawathanna Road
Abeygoda Wawathanna Road, 152 м
152 м
Turn left onto Abeygoda Wawathanna 1St Lane
Abeygoda Wawathanna 1St Lane, 1 km 22 м
1 km 22 м
Turn right onto Bandarawela-Welimada Road
Bandarawela-Welimada Road, 12 km 115 м
12 km 115 м
Turn left onto Bandarawela-Welimada Road
Bandarawela-Welimada Road, 234 м
234 м
Turn sharp left onto 28 acre road
28 acre road, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Turn sharp right onto Welimada - Boralanda Road
Welimada - Boralanda Road, 2 km 596 м
2 km 596 м
Turn left onto Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road
Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road, 25 km 338 м
25 km 338 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road
Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road, 474 м
474 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Queen Elizabeth Drive
Queen Elizabeth Drive, 53 km 633 м
53 km 633 м
Turn right onto T.B. Panabokke Mawatha
T.B. Panabokke Mawatha, 1 km 602 м
1 km 602 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto AA005
10 km 277 м
10 km 277 м
Keep right onto Meewathura Road
Meewathura Road, 2 km 684 м
2 km 684 м
Turn right onto Penideniya Road
Penideniya Road, 257 м
257 м
Turn right onto Penideniya Road
Penideniya Road, 256 м
256 м
Turn left onto Sarananda Road
Sarananda Road, 1 km 868 м
1 km 868 м
Turn left onto Colombo-Kandy Road
Colombo-Kandy Road, 107 м
107 м
Turn right onto Pragathi Road
Pragathi Road, 1 km 767 м
1 km 767 м
Turn left
215 м
215 м
Turn sharp right onto Aladeniya-Eriyagama Road
Aladeniya-Eriyagama Road, 6 km 73 м
6 km 73 м
Turn left
2 km 366 м
2 km 366 м
Keep right
1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Turn slight right
486 м
486 м
Turn left onto Kurunegala - Kandy Road
Kurunegala - Kandy Road, 27 km 425 м
27 km 425 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Gettuwana Road
Gettuwana Road, 2 km 936 м
2 km 936 м
Turn right onto Kurunegala - Dambulla Road
Kurunegala - Dambulla Road, 353 м
353 м
Turn left onto Muttettugala-Hiripitiya Road
Muttettugala-Hiripitiya Road, 7 km 335 м
7 km 335 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
Bus operators
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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.95–$1.65
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 Wellawa?
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Wellawa is to train which costs $1.30 - $4.24 and takes 9h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Wellawa?
The fastest way to get from Ella to Wellawa is to drive which takes 3h and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .
Is there a direct train between Ella and Wellawa?
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Wellawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
How far is it from Ella to Wellawa?
The distance between Ella and Wellawa is 314 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
How do I travel from Ella to Wellawa without a car?
The best way to get from Ella to Wellawa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $10.33 - $11.96 .
How long does it take to get from Ella to Wellawa?
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Ella to Wellawa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ella to Wellawa train from?
Ella to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Train or bus from Ella to Wellawa?
The best way to get from Ella to Wellawa is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $10.33 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.30 - $4.24 and takes 9h 20m.
Where does the Ella to Wellawa train arrive?
Ella to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Can I drive from Ella to Wellawa?
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Wellawa is 174 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ella to Wellawa.
Where can I stay near Wellawa?
There are 49+ hotels available in Wellawa. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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