There are 6 ways to get from Talpe to Ella by plane, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 33mRs 16,207–100,062Train
cheapest- Take the train from Talpe to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 46mRs 1,518–6,179Bus
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 55mRs 3,860–6,072Drive 193.8 km
- Drive from Talpe to Ellacar 193.8 km
2h 45mRs 8,581–12,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talpe to Ellataxi 193.8 km
2h 45mRs 29,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Talpe to Panaduratrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 1mRs 3,555–5,759
Talpe to Ella by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talpe to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Talpe to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talpe station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Kaduwela and Nugegoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Talpe to Ella. However, there are services departing from Talpe and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Talpe and Ella is 209 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.
The best way to get from Talpe to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Talpe to Ella, including transfers.
Talpe to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Talpe to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talpe station.
The best way to get from Talpe to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Talpe, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Talpe to Ella via Galle, Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, and Nugegoda in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Talpe to Ella via Fort Station in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Talpe to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 218–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,636
- 2nd Class
- Rs 218
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,963
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
Train from Talpe to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Talpe to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Talpe to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talpe to Ella is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Talpe to Ella.
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