There are 6 ways to get from Dodanduwa to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 1mRs 3,883–4,885Bus via Kandy
cheapest- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
11h 53mRs 3,257–4,368Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 54mRs 3,364–7,221Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from Dodanduwa to Ellacar 211.2 km
3hRs 9,507–13,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dodanduwa to Ellataxi 211.2 km
3hRs 32,000–39,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Dodanduwa to Pelmadullataxi
- Take the bus from Pelmadulla to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 35mRs 22,485–26,456
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dodanduwa to Ella is to bus via Kandy which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dodanduwa to Ella is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dodanduwa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Dodanduwa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Dodanduwa and Ella is 318 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from Dodanduwa to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Dodanduwa to Ella, including transfers.
Dodanduwa to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Dodanduwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Dodanduwa to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Dodanduwa to Ella via Hikkaduwa, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dodanduwa to Ella via Hikkaduwa and Fort Station in around 11h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Pelmadulla to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Kaduwela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 430–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 450–500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–39,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dodanduwa to Ella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Dodanduwa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodanduwa to Ella is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dodanduwa to Ella.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Ella.