Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Ella
Nuwara Eliya
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Ella to Nuwara Eliya Destination Reviews

CT
Easy Booking. When we asked at the railway station it was not needed to print the E-Ticket. It would have been nice, if you explained, where to go to catch the right cabin. There was some chaos to get in there, because most of the tourist where standing at the wrong place.
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1006 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Aug 31, 2025
JF
it was one of the best train rides of my life
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #11128 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Aug 20, 2025
A
3rd class reserved service through Sri Lanka. Was oddly better than 2nd class. 10 mins late (which is actually not bad) smooth service. People popping on & off with food to buy
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1006 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railways, Aug 17, 2025
GH
The train tickets where available at our guest house upon our arrival there and we did not have to wait in line for the box office, we could just go onto the platform straight away.
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1008 Observation First Vagon, Sri Lanka Railways, Aug 5, 2025
VV
Please take more attention if prople book ticketsvto gave sesting together Ours was 1 seat in frsnt and 1 in back not really ideally
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1008 Observation First Vagon, Sri Lanka Railways, Aug 2, 2025
MA
Good: train in time, good seats, clean Bad: bit dissappointed we didnt cross the Nine arch bridge. I thought every train from Ella to Nanu Oya was going that direction.
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1016 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Jul 28, 2025
SV
The train was perdect, our seats and the view
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1042 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 13, 2025
TP
I was the only one who booked for that day and still the operator made sure I'm picked up on time at the location I chose. The WhatsApp communication was fast and easy. Very friendly and careful driver. Comfortable van with A\C. I can recommend!
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jul 12, 2025
MB
Easy to book, no problems with boarding the train. Brilliant trip.
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1042 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railways, Dec 19, 2024
IM
We bought multiple train tickets and had it all delivered to the hotel at once. However, we paid the USD10 delivery for each individual ticket.
Ella to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1042 First Class, Sri Lanka Railways, Apr 17, 2022
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Ella to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+25m
$26.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
06:20
08:50
$19.00
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
06:37
09:05
$4.17
Van
Ella Excursions Tours
Minivan
08:00
10:30
$20.00
Train
Ella Odyssey
First Class
08:30
11:45
$35.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
08:54
11:25
$8.70
  4.3
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:20
11:50
$19.00
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
09:40
12:10
$4.17
  4.6
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
10:05
12:31
$37.38
  4.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
10:39
13:40
$19.06
  4.8
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
11:00
14:00
$17.50
  4.3
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation
12:04
17:02
$17.41
  4.0
Van
Magical Sri Lanka
Scenic Minivan
13:30
15:00
$10.00
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
2nd Class Reserved Seat
14:02
17:30
$27.93
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Third Class Reserved Seats
18:56
21:55
$15.89
  4.5

Transportation from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure1:30 下午
Departures per day13
Distance21 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours, TaxiBazaar

How to get from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

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

  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train 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 108.26. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 28.63.

How far is Ella from Nuwara Eliya?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. Your trip will be a total of 14 miles (21 km). The flying distance is 14 miles (21 km).

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

The travel time from Ella to Nuwara Eliya can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 3 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Ella to Nuwara Eliya varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Real Lanka Holidays: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 28.63 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 108.26.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 4.79 to USD 8.61;
  • Van price : USD 13.47 - USD 77.44;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 28.62 to USD 108.26.

How many trips per day are there between Ella and Nuwara Eliya?

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 Nuwara Eliya any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. 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 28.62.

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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Ella to Nuwara Eliya.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ella to Nuwara Eliya? 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:

  • 83% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 14% opted for a van.
  • 3% decided to catch a taxi.