Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya
Ella
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella Destination Reviews

MR
Driver was great and very good communication. Really happy with the service.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jan 20, 2026
DW
Great service from pick up to drop off. Driver was safe even in poor visibility & wet weather. Stop offs at Tea Factory & waterfall were an added bonus.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jan 10, 2026
JM
Passengers who get in the van first take up more than their share of the seat
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jan 4, 2026
LR
Great ride 'ot understand why sometime drop off at the hotel sometimes no
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jan 3, 2026
DL
Very economical and true experiences. It is reassuring to see lot’s of tourists as It is difficult to understand where to go, where to seat, and going down the train ….
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 10, 2025
F
We had to buy new tickets as the train has changed...
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 26, 2025
TI
Excellent. Happy with the ticket purchase
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #11127 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 25, 2025
JM
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1005 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Oct 15, 2025
MA
Booked 2 seats , 20 & 21. Seats were in different rows & on opposite sides of the train . Many couples were split up due to poor seat allocation. Total chaos at station as no one knew how to access train / find seats
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #1015 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 13, 2025
E
The trip was ok but by booking 2 tickets together I was expecting to have a seats beside each other. Unfortunately I got two seats in different tramcars.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Train #11127 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 9, 2025
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Nuwara Eliya to Ella Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+25m
€25.42
  4.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
08:10
10:45
€29.23
  4.7
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:20
12:21
€31.67
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
09:45
12:21
€31.67
  4.5
Van
Magical Sri Lanka
Scenic Minivan
11:30
13:00
€8.47
  4.4
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
12:02
14:41
€11.48
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
12:30
15:00
€16.10
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
12:48
15:45
€14.35
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
13:09
15:45
€11.48
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
14:30
17:00
€16.10
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
14:50
17:00
€3.44
  4.9
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:19
18:20
€16.15
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:49
18:20
€16.15
  2.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
16:50
19:50
€14.83
  4.3

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 89.69. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as EUR 46.85.

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 Lakpura: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as EUR 46.85 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 89.69.

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

  • Train tickets - EUR 3.95 to EUR 18.94;
  • Van price : EUR 12.04;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 46.85 to EUR 89.70.

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

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

  • 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 46.85.

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:

  • 93% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 6% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Cheapest Transport€4
Fastest Transport38m
Earliest Departure11:30 AM
Latest Departure2:50 PM
Departures per day4
Distance32 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar