Ella to Western Province

Ella to Western Province

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Ella to Western Province Schedule

Ella to Western Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 35,871
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 05:45 - 15:47LKR 2,075
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 06:37 - 15:47LKR 1,865
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 08:31 - 16:54LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 10:24 - 19:20LKR 6,038
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 17:20 - 03:49LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 18:06 - 03:49LKR 2,075

Transportation from Ella to Western Province

Facts about the transport from Ella to Western Province

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport3h 5m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure6:06 晚上
Departures per day25
Distance155 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Ella to Western Province

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 620.26 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.99.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Western Province?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 11 hours to travel between Ella and Western Province depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus+taxi is the fastest way to travel between Ella and Western Province. Bus+taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 51m to reach Western Province.

How much does it cost to get from Ella to Western Province?

Travelling between Ella and Western Province can be as cheap as USD 6.99 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 620.26 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 Western Province ?

  • 18 from Ella to Western Province starting from 07:45 Badulla Ella until 18:06 Ella
  • 7 from Ella to Western Province starting from 00:00 Ella until 00:00 Ella

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

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Ella to Western Province, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 239.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Ella and Western Province

Srilankan Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Ella to Western Province overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Ella and Western Province

Sri Lanka Bus Service

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 Western Province

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 Western Province?

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