Ella to Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)

Ella to Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)

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Ella to Bandaranaike Airport Schedule

Ella to Bandaranaike Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any timeLKR 49,015

Transportation from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport

Facts about the transport from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:59 PM
Departures per day9
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railways, Srilankan Airlines, Stef Lanka Shuttle, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport

When you want to get from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 363.08. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 115.89.

How far is Ella from Bandaranaike Airport?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport. Your trip will be a total of 373 miles (600 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

How long does it take to get from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport?

The travel time from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport?

The cost of the trip from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Stef Lanka Tours: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 115.89 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 363.08.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport:

  • Train tickets - USD 17.89 to USD 24.20;
  • Train+Van price: USD 17.89 - USD 64.19. From Ella to Colombo Airport starting from 11:57 Ella until 11:57 Ella
  • taxi+Van price: USD 136.79. From Ella to Colombo Airport starting from 00:00 Negombo Transfer until 00:00 Negombo Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 174.67 - USD 217.81. From Ella to Colombo Airport starting from 00:00 Negombo until 00:00 Negombo
  • Plane tickets - USD 236.75 to USD 236.75;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 115.89 to USD 363.08.

How many trips per day are there between Ella and Bandaranaike Airport?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ella to Colombo Airport any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Ella to Colombo Airport. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 236.75.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Ella to Colombo Airport

Srilankan Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ella to Colombo Airport. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 115.89.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ella to Bandaranaike Airport? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 97% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other