| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +2h 10m | $98.10 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:30 | 14:41 | $25.22 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 05:55 | 15:17 | $19.06 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 06:30 | 15:45 | $25.22 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Luxury | 07:30 | 11:30 | $9.44 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 08:30 | 16:56 | $19.06 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | Observation First Vagon | 09:45 | 18:20 | $19.06 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | Observation First Vagon | 10:07 | 18:20 | $19.06 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Luxury | 14:30 | 18:30 | $9.44 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 17:15 | 21:15 | $15.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 18:30 | 22:30 | $15.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 20:30 | 05:45 | $19.00 |
Travelling between Colombo and Ella is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 375.22 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 134.55.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 10 hours to travel between Colombo and Ella depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Ella. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 9h 11m to reach Ella.
Travelling between Colombo and Ella can be as cheap as USD 134.55 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 375.22 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Ella.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus Service
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Magical Sri Lanka
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $13 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 15 |
| Distance | 201 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka |