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189 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kandy to Ella

Composite routes from Kandy to Ella

Cheapest
2 h 47 min
Car
189 km.
from $10
Other
5 h 26 min
124 km.
from $12.80
6 h 20 min
Train, Bus
124 km.
from $13.28
2 h 32 min
Taxi, Plane
125 km.
from $357.01
7 h 43 min
124 km.
from $13.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$423.91
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$293.48

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kandy to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.71–$2.17
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.49–$1.52

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.63
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ella is to train which costs $7.07 - $11.96 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ella is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $282.61 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Kandy to Ella?

The distance between Kandy and Ella is 221 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Ella without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $7.07 - $11.96 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Ella?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Kandy to Ella, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Kandy to Ella?

The best way to get from Kandy to Ella is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $282.61 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.07 - $11.96 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 7h 43m.

Can I drive from Kandy to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ella is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kandy to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Ella. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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