How To Get From Colombo Airport To Ella
Colombo Airport To Ella By Taxi
The most convenient and comfortable way to make your transfer from Colombo airport to Ella is getting to a private taxi. This is the only option available that will offer you door to door direct transfers and so as no matter the time that you will arrive to Colombo airport you will get your private transfers right there.
If you are traveling with little ones and elders the public transfers available are surely not recommended as they are not so safe and comfortable to travel, and also if you carry few luggage you may find travel by trains and buses are a hassle that will ruin your valuable time, money and your excitement of the trip.
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Colombo Airport To Ella By Train
Colombo to Ella train ride is known as one of the most scenic and spectacular train journeys in the world. If you are in a stay in Sri Lanka you may get a chance to experience this beautiful train ride and make your Sri Lanka stay a more memorable one.
If you are planning your trip to Ella from all the way from Colombo international airport you might be disappointed to know that they is no any direct train transfers available. Traveling to Ella from Colombo is a bit hectic one as it takes so much of time that may ruin your valuable time and expectation of a relaxing and unforgettable stay.
The train time may take from 6 hours to 9 hours from Colombo and you may often find the journey is tiring despite the breathtaking views that you will witness alongside the journey.
If you are so fond of experience this beautiful train rides it is highly recommended to get into a train from Nanu Oya to Ella where you will not miss the best of the train ride and also you can conclude the trip in two hours.
But, if you really plan to make your trip to Ella by train hope this little guide may find useful to plan your journey. To get into a train that is heading to Ella from Colombo, you may have to proceed to Colombo Fort central railways station from Colombo international airport.
As getting to a train is not so a popular option to consider proceeding to Colombo Fort railway station the best recommended is either getting to a taxi which is more convenient and faster (yet is the most expensive compared to public transfer prices) or getting to a normal route bus or an expressway bus.
If you are getting to an expressway bus you can reach Colombo Fort central railway station in around 45 minutes and these buses are much more comfortable as they are air conditioned.
If you are getting to a normal route bus it may take from one hour to two hours or even more depending on the road condition and weather condition also as it make frequent stops you may not find them convenient to conclude the trip. Also, normal route buses are not air conditioned.
Once you arrive to Colombo Fort railways station you may purchase tickets from the counters that you will find at the railway station entrances. Depending on the carriage that you plan to travel the ticket prices are also varied. The train route is known as Colombo Badulla and you may get down at Ella station that is right before Badulla.
Colombo Airport To Ella By Bus
The third option that you have to proceed to Ella is by making your trip by public buses. Public buses are not so favorite among the tourists as they are not so convenient and comfortable. The duration of the trip may take from 8 hours to 10 hours even depending on the route and the bus that you are taking.
Similar to trains there is no direct bus option available right from Colombo international airport. to get your bus to proceed to Ella you gave to proceed to Colombo central bus station first that you can reach by getting to a public bus or a tuk. Buses may take a longer time to conclude the trip to Colombo Fort bus station.
Once you arrive there you can getting to a bus that is heading to Badulla and Ella is located enroute closer by the last destination that bus will reach and that is Badulla, you will find air conditioned buses as well as the normal buses with frequent stops.
Air conditioned buses are recommended as the journey time takes longer and you may not be comfortable to travel by normal bus for longer hours.
As soon you pass the busting and rustling city scene your route is full of spectacular views that will surely inspire you, yet the moods of your trip may ruin if you find your bus journey is not so a comfortable and convenient one.
Also as you may not find frequent bus transfers it is always recommended not to travel straight away to Ella from Colombo international airport.
FAQ in How To Get From Colombo Airport To Ella
You have few options to make it by train, bus or taxi.
Ella is one of the must visit destinations in Sri Lanka that has so much to explore.
1 to 3 days are enough to discover the best of Ella depending on your itinerary.
Editorial Staff is at Sri Lanka Driver Guides are Sri Lanka travel experts.
