All about buses to Ella
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Ella? Compare all 1 coach companies to Ella and find out departure and arrival times, all 1 coach stations in Ella, travel times and of course the best prices for the 4 daily buses to Ella.
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Bus connections | 4 |
| bus stations | 1 |
| cheapest ride | £6 |
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Cheap bus tickets to Ella
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Sri Lanka Transport Board4h 0m007:30PannipitiyaMakumbura Multimodal Transport Center Bus Stop11:30EllaOak Ray Gap Hotel0EconomyA Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center Bus Stop, Pannipitiya (Sri Lanka) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Oak Ray Gap Hotel, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Sri Lanka Transport Board4h 0m010:15PannipitiyaMakumbura Multimodal Transport Center Bus Stop14:15EllaOak Ray Gap Hotel0EconomyA Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center Bus Stop, Pannipitiya (Sri Lanka) at 18/12/2025 10:15:00 to Oak Ray Gap Hotel, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheap train tickets to Ella
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Sri Lanka Railway8h 45m005:55ColomboFort Railway Station14:40EllaRailway Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 19/12/2025 05:55:00 to Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Sri Lanka Railway7h 0m011:00KandyRailway Station18:00EllaRailway Station0BusinessA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 19/12/2025 11:00:00 to Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Ella Odyssey6h 35m009:40KandyRailway Station16:15EllaRailway Station0BusinessA Train from Ella Odyssey goes from Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 19/12/2025 09:40:00 to Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Business ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Ella Odyssey6h 35m009:40KandyRailway Station16:15EllaRailway Station0First ClassA Train from Ella Odyssey goes from Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 19/12/2025 09:40:00 to Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheap Carpooling to Ella
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Magical Sri Lanka5h 0m007:00KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop12:00EllaOak Ray Gap Hotel0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 17/12/2025 07:00:00 to Oak Ray Gap Hotel, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Tuktukdude Leisure3h 30m008:00KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop11:30EllaOak Ray Gap Hotel0Premium EconomyA Car from Tuktukdude Leisure goes from Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 17/12/2025 08:00:00 to Oak Ray Gap Hotel, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Tuktukdude Leisure9h 0m006:00KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop15:00EllaOak Ray Gap Hotel0EconomyA Car from Tuktukdude Leisure goes from Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 17/12/2025 06:00:00 to Oak Ray Gap Hotel, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Magical Sri Lanka5h 20m005:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport10:20EllaRailway Station0EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 23/12/2025 05:00:00 to Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Ella over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Ella which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Ella.
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FAQs about the bus route to Ella
Is there a direct coach to Ella?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Ella depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Ella. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Ella?
Depending on which provider you travel to Ella with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Ella have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Extra space and Hand luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Ella on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Ella?
There is a total of 1 coach stops in Ella. Most coaches stop at Oak Ray Gap Hotel. Check out our map of Ella to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Ella?
There are 1 coach providers going to Ella: Sri Lanka Transport Board
How can I find the best coach deals to Ella?
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How much could I save by comparing coaches to Ella?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Ella. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Ella, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Ella
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ella. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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Cities near Ella
Cities in and around Ella, such as Kandy, Badulla and Arugam Bay, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.
