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Kandy to Ella

Kandy to Ella Road Distance

137 Km

Kandy to Ella Aerial Distance

66 km

Kandy to Ella Travel Time

3 Hours 40 Minutes

How to reach Ella from Kandy

Nestled in the hill station of Sri Lanka, Ella is a small, misty city in the Badulla District of Uva Province. It is approximately 140 kilometers (86 miles) from Kandy and at an elevation of 1,041 meters above sea level. It is situated amidst rolling green hills and waterfalls. One of the most enthralling destinations in the tear-shaped island, Ella features a rich bio-diversity with varieties of flora and fauna. A perfect location to escape the scorching heat of the southern Sri Lankan coast, Ella is a great relaxing and hiking destination. Some of the famous attractions here include the Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, and Diyaluma Falls among others.

There are plenty of ways to get from Kandy to Ella. And one the best and scenic rides to Ella would be by train.

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1. Kandy to Ella by Train

2. Kandy to Ella by Road

3. Popular Routes to Ella

4. Popular Routes from Kandy

5. Places to Visit in Ella

6. Hotels in Ella

Ella Travel Packages

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9 Days / 8 Nights

Best of Sri Lanka with Wildlife Safari - 8 Nigh...

Kandy(2N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(1N) → Yala National Park(2N) → Bentota(1N) → Colombo(1N)

$323/person

7 Days / 6 Nights

Sri Lankan Ramayana Trail - Holy Tour

Kandy(2N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(1N) → Colombo(1N) → Negombo(1N)

$481/person

12 Days / 11 Nights

Complete Sri Lanka Holiday Package in 12 Days

Negombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(2N) → Udawalawe National Park(1N) → Mirissa(1N) → Galle(2N) → Negombo(1N)

$963/person

7 Days / 6 Nights

Sri Lanka 6 Nights Tour Package with Wildlife S...

Colombo(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Ella(1N) → Yala(1N) → Mirissa(1N) → Colombo(1N)

$ 493

7% off

$455/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

07 Nights & 08 Days in Sri Lanka - Sky Camping ...

Colombo(0N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(1N) → Tissamaharama(1N) → Mirissa(1N) → Colombo(0N)

$535/person

9 Days / 8 Nights

Magnificent 9 days in Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura(1N) → Polonnaruwa(1N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(1N) → Mirissa(1N) → Bentota(1N) → Colombo(0N)

$ 780

10% off

$698/person

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1. Kandy to Ella by Train

One of the most scenic train rides in the world, Kandy to Ella train ride is also a comfortable option to travel. What makes this a spectacular travel option is its scenery. While opting for the train ride, it is best to go for second class seats, as the windows in this compartment open up, unlike the first class AC compartments. Along with this, visitors also get a chance to take the Instagram-worthy shots from the open windows of the 2nd compartment. This train journey goes through mountains, forests, tea plantations, old bridges, and waterfalls. The frequency of the trains are frequent for about every 4 hours and takes approximately 6 hours to reach.

2. Kandy to Ella by Road

Kandy to Ella by car
The quickest way to get to Ella from Kandy is by car. Either a privately owned or by a hired taxi. The distance from Kandy to Ella is 140 kilometers. It takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes to reach the destination by car via Mahaweli Raja Mawatha/B492 and Mahiyangana Rd/B36.

Visitors can take the other two routes, as well, but the time taken to reach is a bit more than the first route. The second route takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes to reach through A5 and the third one takes 3 hours and 40 minutes to reach via Haragama Rd/B413 and A5.

Kandy to Ella by bus
There are daily direct buses operating from Kandy to Ella. Take the direct bus from Kandy to Katharagama. This bus goes through Ella. Alternatively, there is also another bus available from Kandy to Badulla or Bandarawela. From there, take another bus to Ella. The bus journey is about 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Popular Routes to Ella