Colombo to Ella Bus
Colombo to Ella
Ella to Colombo
Colombo to Ella Route Summary
Colombo to Ella bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 4 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Colombo bus station at 10:15h, arriving at Ella bus station at 14:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 17:15h, arriving at 21:15h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Ella, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
205 mi
Average Trip Duration
04h 00min
Total Departures
4
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Bus Service
Lowest Price
$12
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Minivan
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Colombo to Ella:Getting from Colombo and Ella by bus
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Ella is 205 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 10:15 has a travel time of 04:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Ella earlier, there
aren't any overnight buses, however we have 1 overnight train departing from Colombo to Ella.
As mentioned earlier, there are no overnight buses for this route. However the overnight train departs at and arrive in Ella at
, hours later.
Bus companies operating the Colombo to Ella route
Sri Lanka Bus Service is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1 time by travelers.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Colombo or Ella bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Colombo
You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $12 (One-Way) or $24 (Return).
1 traveler has shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Colombo to Ella. The review was submitted on 01.01.1970. 01:00. You can read the user's review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Colombo, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Ella
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Ella, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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