Gampola to Ella

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Gampola to Ella Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+2h 44m	$66.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	09:27	15:17	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	09:27	15:17	$14.13
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	09:27	15:17	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	10:07	15:45	$22.39
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	10:07	15:45	$15.99
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	10:07	15:45	$12.79
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	11:36	16:56	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	11:36	16:56	$14.13
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	11:36	16:56	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	12:52	18:20	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	12:52	18:13	$19.06

How to get from Gampola to Ella

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 74.29 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 74.29.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 6 hours to travel between Gampola and Ella depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Gampola and Ella. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 44m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 38m to reach Ella.

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

Travelling between Gampola and Ella can be as cheap as USD 74.29 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 74.29 if you buy a Lakpura 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 Gampola and Ella ?

1 from Gampola to Ella starting from 00:00 Gampola until 00:00 Gampola

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

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 Gampola and Ella

Lakpura

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 Gampola to Ella?

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

67% took a train
33% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Gampola to Ella

Trains

$ 14.71
Taxis

$ 74.29
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Gampola to Ella

Cheapest Transport	$15
Fastest Transport	2h 44m
Earliest Departure	10:07 ص
Latest Departure	10:07 ص
Departures per day	1
Distance	137 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway