Colombo to Ella
 Colombo to Ella Road Distance
|
327 Km |
 Colombo to Ella Aerial Distance
|
131 km |
 Colombo to Ella Travel Time
|
4 hr 42 mins |
How to reach Ella from Colombo
Elle or Ella is considered a favourite destination by locals and tourists alike. Ella is a small town located in Badulla surrounded by flora and fauna that enhances its beauty and attracts people from all over the world.
Knowing The Details
| 1. Colombo to Ella by Train |
| 2. Colombo to Ella by Train by Car or Taxi |
| 3. Colombo to Ella by Train by Bus |
| 4. Popular Routes to Ella |
| 5. Popular Routes from Colombo |
| 6. Places to Visit in Ella |
| 7. Hotels in Ella |
1. Colombo to Ella by Train
The train journey from Colombo to Ella is full of waterfalls, lush green tea plantations and evergreen forests that are a sight to behold! The total distance from Colombo to Ella is around 272 kilometres. The cost per person for Second Class is INR 490, and Third Class is INR 310.
Train Options:
1. Train Name – Podi Menike #1005
Departure Station: Colombo Fort
Arrival Station: Elle
Timings of Departure and Arrival: 5:55 AM and 3:21 PM
Duration: 9 hours 26 minutes
Seat Classes: First, Second and Third-Class Seats are available
Type: Express Train
Frequency: Daily
2. Train Name – Denuwara Menike #1001
Departure Station: Colombo Fort
Arrival Station: Elle
Timings of Departure and Arrival: 6:45 AM and 2:42 PM
Duration: 7 hours 57 minutes
Seat Classes: First, Second and Third-Class Seats are available
Type: Intercity
Frequency: Daily
3. Train Name – Udarata Menike #1015
Departure Station: Colombo Fort
Arrival Station: Elle
Timings of Departure and Arrival: 8:30 AM and 5:22 PM
Duration: 8 hours 52 minutes
Seat Classes: First, Second and Third Classes are available
Type: Express Train
Frequency: Daily
4. Train No. #1007
Departure Station: Colombo Fort
Arrival Station: Elle
Timings of Departure and Arrival: 9:45 AM and 6:22 PM
Duration: 8 hours 37 minutes
Seat Classes: First, Second and Third-Class Seats are available
Type: Express Train
Frequency: Daily
5. Train Name – Night Mail #1045
Departure Station: Colombo Fort
Arrival Station: Elle
Timings of Departure and Arrival: 8:00 PM and 6:05 AM
Duration: 10 hours 5 minutes
Seat Classes: First, Second and Third-Class Seats are available
Type: Night Mail Train
Frequency: Daily
2. Colombo to Ella by Train by Car or Taxi
The journey from Colombo can be made via Bandarawela – Haputale – Ratnapura, which is a preferred route and it takes between 5 to 7 hours by road. The distance of this trip is roughly 210 to 220 kilometres.
3. Colombo to Ella by Train by Bus
The total distance from Colombo to Ella by bus is around 258 kilometres. Due to the lack of direct buses to Ella, you need to take the bus going towards Badulla from Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in Colombo. The fare for this trip amounts to INR 310 and the route no. is 21-6. You will need to get down at Kumbalwela Junction and continue the journey from there to Ella - which can be made by a local bus, taxi or even a tuk-tuk. The distance from Kumbalwela Junction to Ella is around 5 kilometres.
Popular Routes to Ella
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuwara Eliya to Ella | 2 Hours | 55 Km |
| Kandy to Ella | 3 Hours 40 Minutes | 137 Km |
| Nuwara-eliya to Ella | 1 hr 55 min | 54.5 km |
| Colombo to Ella | 4 hr 42 mins | 327 Km |
Popular Routes from Colombo
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo to Kandy | 4 hours | 123 kms |
| Colombo to Benota | 1 Hour 44 Minutes | 101 Km |
| Colombo to Anuradhapura | 4 Hours 27 Minutes | 200 Km |
| Colombo to Sigiriya | 4 Hours 34 Minutes | 177 Km |
| Colombo to Negombo | 58 Mins | 37.5 Km |
| Colombo to Trincomalee | 5 Hr 53 Min | 265.3 Km |
