Ella to Unawatuna

Ella to Unawatuna

Ella
Unawatuna
Sep 21, 2027
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Ella to Unawatuna Destination Reviews

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Joan C
The driver was super nice and TuKtuk dude Leidure were really helpful too
Ella to Unawatuna, Van Van Shuttle, Tuktukdude Leisure (Tuktukdude Leisure), Jan 2, 2026
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Marilu C
Good driver. Very good driver 🙂
Ella to Unawatuna, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Aug 17, 2025
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Patrick V
Unbeatable price, modern Car, very fast, sometimes even too fast when overtaking :-) found our difficult location without problems, arrived 30 Minutes earlier to pick ups up and waited for us patiently, so we could be on our way sooner, would recommend and use again.
Ella to Unawatuna, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Aug 6, 2025
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Ella to Unawatuna Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$61.80
  5.0
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+2h 25m
$107.96
Taxi
Ceylon Roots
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$169.75
Taxi
Ceylon Roots
Van 6pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$202.88
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 8pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$103.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 12pax
Any time
+3h 30m
$123.60
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+2h 25m
$148.60
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+2h 25m
$108.07
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+4h 41m
$105.00
Van
Tuktukdude Leisure
Van Shuttle
08:30
11:30
$70.00
Van
Tuktukdude Leisure
Van Shuttle
12:30
15:30
$70.00
Van
Tuktukdude Leisure
Van Shuttle
17:30
20:30
$70.00

How to get from Ella to Unawatuna

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

  • Flight
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight+taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi 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 221.29. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 38.18.

How far is Ella from Unawatuna?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ella to Unawatuna. Your trip will be a total of 50 miles (80 km). The flying distance is 50 miles (80 km).

How long does it take to get from Ella to Unawatuna?

The travel time from Ella to Unawatuna can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 5 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ella to Unawatuna?

The cost of the trip from Ella to Unawatuna varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tuktukdude Leisure: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 38.18 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 221.29.

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

  • Van price : USD 38.17 - USD 76.35;
  • flight+taxi price: USD 85.72 - USD 111.72. From Ella to Unawatuna starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 72.32 to USD 221.29.

How many trips per day are there between Ella and Unawatuna?

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

  • Vans from Ella to Unawatuna depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ella to Unawatuna 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 Unawatuna. 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 72.32.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ella to Unawatuna. 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 Unawatuna.

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 Unawatuna

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

  • 91% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 6% chosen flight+taxi
  • 3% opted for a van.

Transportation from Ella to Unawatuna

Facts about the transport from Ella to Unawatuna

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure5:30 PM
Departures per day13
Distance80 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar, Tuktukdude Leisure