Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya
Ella
Tue, Nov 25
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella Destination Reviews

BV
Our train broke down. We arrived 4 ours later and had to change trauma in the middle of the track
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1015 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 20, 2025
DL
Very economical and true experiences. It is reassuring to see lot’s of tourists as It is difficult to understand where to go, where to seat, and going down the train ….
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 10, 2025
F
We had to buy new tickets as the train has changed...
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 26, 2025
TI
Excellent. Happy with the ticket purchase
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #11127 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 25, 2025
JM
Cinf
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Oct 15, 2025
MA
Booked 2 seats , 20 & 21. Seats were in different rows & on opposite sides of the train . Many couples were split up due to poor seat allocation. Total chaos at station as no one knew how to access train / find seats
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1015 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 13, 2025
E
The trip was ok but by booking 2 tickets together I was expecting to have a seats beside each other. Unfortunately I got two seats in different tramcars.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #11127 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 9, 2025
TE
Great service. Most trains we wanted in Sri Lanka booked, those that couldn't be booked totally refunded. Also, train tickets delivered to our accommodation in Sri Lanka well on time. I totally recommend using this company because of the good service and communication throughout. 5 stars from me.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railways, Oct 6, 2025
MC
Good and efficient service. Tickets were delivered to the hotel as requested. Highly recommended way of purchasing train tickets in Sri Lanka.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1007 Observation First Vagon, Sri Lanka Railways, Sep 13, 2025
GW
Excellent train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1126 Observation, Sri Lanka Railways, Sep 11, 2025
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+25m
$30.00
  4.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
08:10
10:45
$34.50
  4.7
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:20
12:21
$37.38
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:45
12:21
$37.38
  4.5
Van
Magical Sri Lanka
Scenic Minivan
11:30
13:00
$10.00
  4.4
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
12:02
14:41
$13.65
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
12:30
15:00
$19.00
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
12:48
15:45
$17.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
13:09
15:45
$13.65
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
14:30
17:00
$19.00
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
14:50
17:00
$4.09
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:19
18:20
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:49
18:20
$19.06
  2.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
16:50
19:50
$17.50
  4.3

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure11:30 오전
Latest Departure2:50 오후
Departures per day11
Distance21 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka

How to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Ella is possible by Train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you AUD 162.83 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere AUD 22.13.

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 3 hours to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Ella depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 2h 36m to reach Ella.

How much does it cost to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Ella can be as cheap as AUD 22.13 if you opt for a Magical Sri Lanka van and as expensive as AUD 162.83 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 Nuwara Eliya and Ella ?

  • 1 from Nuwara Eliya to Ella starting from 11:30 Nuwara Eliya until 11:30 Nuwara Eliya
  • 10 from Nuwara Eliya to Ella starting from 00:00 Nuwara Eliya until 00:00 Nuwara Eliya

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya and Ella

Ceylon Roots, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Tours with Stef Lanka (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.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Nuwara Eliya and Ella, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Nuwara Eliya and Ella

Magical Sri Lanka

What is the most popular transport to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 41% bought a taxi ride
  • 40% took a van
  • 19% took a train