Ella to Bandarawela

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Ella to Bandarawela Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Van 6pax	Any time	+16m	$41.40
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	06:39	07:11	$14.79
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	08:32	09:00	$7.88
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	09:23	09:55	$14.79
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	10:02	10:30	$7.88
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	10:39	11:13	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation	12:04	12:44	$17.41
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	13:24	13:52	$7.88
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	14:02	14:31	$27.93
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	18:56	19:28	$15.89

How to get from Ella to Bandarawela

Travelling between Ella and Bandarawela is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 43.09 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 34.48.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Ella and Bandarawela depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Ella and Bandarawela. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 16m. Train does a much slower job and take about 28m to reach Bandarawela.

How much does it cost to get from Ella to Bandarawela?

Travelling between Ella and Bandarawela can be as cheap as USD 34.48 if you opt for a Ceylon Roots taxi and as expensive as USD 43.09 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.

How many trips per day are there between Ella and Bandarawela ?

2 from Ella to Bandarawela starting from 00:00 Ella until 00:00 Ella

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ella to Bandarawela.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door 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.

Companies offering charters between Ella and Bandarawela

Ceylon Roots

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ella to Bandarawela?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

98% took a train
1% Other

Transportation from Ella to Bandarawela

Trains

$ 9.38
Buses

$ 31.93
Taxis

$ 31.93
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Ella to Bandarawela

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	16m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:32 AM
Departures per day	2
Distance	14 kilometers
Transport Companies	Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway

Ella to Bandarawela