There are 4 ways to get from Nuwari-Eliya to Ella by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kubalwela
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kubalwelabus
1h 58mRs 556–655Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ellabus
2h 45mRs 210–240Drive 55.9 km
- Drive from Nuwari-Eliya to Ellacar 55.9 km
1h 2mRs 2,515–3,633Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwari-Eliya to Ellataxi 55.9 km
1h 2mRs 6,500–8,500
Nuwari-Eliya to Ella by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nuwari-Eliya to Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 210 - Rs. 240 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwari-Eliya to Ella is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Ella. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Nuwari-Eliya and Ella is 57 km. The road distance is 55.9 km.
The best way to get from Nuwari-Eliya to Ella without a car is to bus via Kubalwela which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 700.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Nuwari-Eliya to Ella, including transfers.
Nuwari-Eliya to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwari-Eliya to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kubalwela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwari-Eliya to Ella is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Nuwari-Eliya to Ella.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Ella.
What companies run services between Nuwari-Eliya, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kubalwela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 200–230 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kubalwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 200–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 220–310
- Super Lux
- Rs 420–550
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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