Ella to Colombo

Ella to Colombo

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Ella to Colombo Schedule

Ella to Colombo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 33,206
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 05:45 - 15:47LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 09:15 - 19:20LKR 4,830
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 10:24 - 19:20LKR 4,830
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Sleeperetts 18:00 - 05:40LKR 2,075

Transportation from Ella to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Ella to Colombo

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport2h 35m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance130 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

Ella to Colombo Destination Reviews

JO
All gooda and professional. The communication with the support team excellent. Whatever question I had the response came back within minutes. Tickets arrived on time. This is the second time I used 12go and I definitely recommend.
Train #1006 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 16, 2022
TK
The agency helped us to get our tickets from Ella to Colombo Fort. Everything went smoothly. The support team was very supportive when our ticket delivery address changed because of change in plans. I can highly recommend 12Go Asia!
Train #1006 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Dec 12, 2021
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How to get from Ella to Colombo

Travelling between Ella and Colombo is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight+taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 337.56 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 134.81.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 12 hours to travel between Ella and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight+taxi is the fastest way to travel between Ella and Colombo. Flight+taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 40m to reach Colombo.

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

Travelling between Ella and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 134.81 if you opt for a Stef Lanka Tours taxi and as expensive as USD 337.56 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 Colombo ?

  • 3 from Ella to Colombo starting from 00:00 Ella until 00:00 Ella

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

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 Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours

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 Colombo?

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

  • 97% took a train
  • 2% bought a taxi ride
  • 1% Other