Colombo Transfer to Ella

Colombo Transfer to Ella

Colombo Transfer
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Colombo Transfer to Ella Destination Reviews

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Neville S
Nice and easy. Good communication. Clear instructions.
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Van Van + Bus + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Aug 29, 2026
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Mariyah M
Very smooth and clean transport, they stop on the way so you can get food , i would highly recommend!
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jun 25, 2026
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Adrian H
On time. Very smooth and fast. Nothing to complain about. Just make sure to not drink or eat too much before the ride, it is non stop:-)
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Mar 8, 2026
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Helmut
The driver managed to arrive exactly 4 hours after departure. However this time frame is way too tight! You should allow 30 minutes more for this trip. The driver had to speed up and keep on overtaking other cars in a very scary way.
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Jan 26, 2026
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Sylvia W
Excellent, but spoiled by having a terrible bus driver.
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Van Van + Bus + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Dec 13, 2025
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Tomer O
It was perfect, the communication was so great and they helped me make sure I could arrive on time after my plane landed on the other side of town. Such a great experience and I would 10000000% recommend to everyone.
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Nov 5, 2025
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Hideaki T
Reservation confirmation and after-follow was excellent.
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Nov 3, 2025
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Gary A
The booking process on 12go.asia was easy to follow and the confirmation instructions easy to understand. Our train tickets were confirmed and hard tickets delivered to our hotel along with confirmation of who at the property received them. All in all, the procedure was seamless and worked very well.
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Train #1015 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Sep 19, 2025
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Lea A
The bus was very new and comfortable. The bus was on time, the booking was easy. Overall I recommend taking this bus:)
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sep 9, 2025
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Bhavdeep S
The bus left on time. The journey was comfortable. We stopped on the route for tea/ coffee. Loved the vibe at the coffee place, it was buzzing! We arrive 20 minutes late. :-) Ho Hum!
Colombo Transfer to Ella, Bus Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Aug 20, 2025
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How to get from Colombo Transfer to Ella

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 22.70 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.37.

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

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 11 hours to travel between Colombo Transfer and Ella depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Transfer and Ella. Train will bring you to your destination in 8h 26m. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 12m to reach Ella.

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

Travelling between Colombo Transfer and Ella can be as cheap as USD 11.37 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 22.70 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railways Train 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 Colombo Transfer and Ella ?

  • 22 from Colombo to Ella starting from 05:55 Colombo Fort until 22:00 Colombo Fort

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

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 Colombo Transfer 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

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Colombo Transfer to Ella

  • Trains are not available
  • Buses are not available
  • Ferries are not available
  • Flights are not available
  • Taxis are not available
  • Vans are not available