How to Travel from

Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella

by Rideshare or Car

Sri Lanka Katunayake Airport Bus Station Ella

Cheapest

By car (226 km)

3 h 20 min

226 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

3 h 20 min

226 km.

from $8.60

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:

+61 2 8520 3150

Website:

jayride.com/

Other from Colombo Airport to Ella

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Fort Station to Ella

Ave. Duration:

8h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.78–$5.72

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:

+94 777 382 186

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

superline.lk/

Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella

Ave. Duration:

4h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada

Ave. Duration:

5h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.91–$3.30

What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 10h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $29.35 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake Airport Bus Station and Ella?

No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

The distance between Katunayake Airport Bus Station and Ella is 245 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella bus from?

Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Train or bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

The best way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella bus arrive?

Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1133+ hotels available in Ella. Prices start at $47.75 per night.

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Misty Hills Ella Resort

Wellawaya Road, Ella

Fine

8.3

Zion View Ella Green Retreat

Zion View Water fall road. Ella.Sri lanka, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka, Ella

Fine

8.7

Ella Green Cottages

Water Fall Road, Ella

Fine

7.8

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Ravana Falls

Ravana Falls (Sinhala: රාවණා ඇල්ල, romanized: Ravana Ella) is a popular sightseeing attraction in Uva province of Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country.

Buduruvagala

Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.

Diyaluma Falls

Diyaluma Falls is 220 m (720 ft) high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 619th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km (3 mi) away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.

Ella

Ella (Sinhala: ඇල්ල; Tamil: எல்ல) is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 km east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1041 m above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.

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Two ways to Travel from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

Superline Travels

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Ella?

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