Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya
Ella
Thu, Jun 26
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella Destination Reviews

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12Go were great, they booked us fantastic tickets. However unfortunately on the day, our observation car in Sri Lanka had the engine in front of it (and our observation car was at the front of the train, not at the back). It was also delayed but we were less bothered about that. So a real shame. But 12Go were great.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1126 Observation, Sri Lanka Railways, Jun 13, 2025
HG
Very nice blue train journey trough the green heart of Sri Lanka , highly recommended
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1126 Observation, Sri Lanka Railways, Jun 2, 2025
VA
We booked two seats and they were separated
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Jun 2, 2025
CH
Stunning vistas . Very helpful train guard . Walking through and pointing out upcoming views . I loved standing in doorways. It's the best way to travel and can see so much more .
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, May 27, 2025
LK
Very Nice trip
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, May 15, 2025
LN
It said scenic minivan and we didn’t stop once!! It was very squashed with everyone’s bags in the aisle. Not a good time:
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Feb 12, 2025
FS
Very enjoyable
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #11041 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 7, 2024
RE
Seats need some cleaning, people were sitting on our reserved spots and looked strange at us when we asked them to move. 1st class is too messy for being called a 1st class
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jun 24, 2023
LA
Really would of preferred the older authentic carriages, it was all too staged. Great trip all the same,
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train Second Class Reserved Seats, Ella Odyssey, Apr 26, 2022
VY
Everything worked very well and the tickets were brought to our hotel. Thanks a lot!
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 18, 2022
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+25m
€29.29
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
01:45
04:02
€5.16
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
08:10
11:58
€30.33
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:20
12:21
€32.43
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:45
12:21
€32.43
  4.7
Van
Magical Sri Lanka
Scenic Minivan
11:30
13:00
€9.02
  4.6
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
12:02
14:41
€12.13
  4.8
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
12:30
15:00
€16.49
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
13:23
17:01
€18.20
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
13:45
16:08
€6.07
  4.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
14:30
17:00
€15.66
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
15:30
18:06
€3.64
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:49
18:20
€16.54
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
16:09
18:40
€16.54
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
16:50
19:50
€15.18
  4.3

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Cheapest Transport€5
Fastest Transport38m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure2:33 PM
Departures per day7
Distance32 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar

How to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

When you want to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, 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 EUR 145.70. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as EUR 11.15.

How far is Nuwara Eliya from Ella?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Your trip will be a total of 20 miles (32 km). The flying distance is 20 miles (32 km).

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

The travel time from Nuwara Eliya to Ella 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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella?

The cost of the trip from Nuwara Eliya to Ella varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Magical Sri Lanka: travelling by van expect to pay as low as EUR 11.15 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 EUR 145.70.

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

  • Train tickets - EUR 4.17 to EUR 20.93;
  • Van price : EUR 11.15 - EUR 64.06;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 42.94 to EUR 145.70.

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

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

  • Vans from Nuwara Eliya to Ella depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Nuwara Eliya to Ella 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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella. 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 EUR 42.94.

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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella. 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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella.

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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella

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

  • 95% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 5% opted for a van.