Ella to Nuwara Eliya Trip Overview

Distance
34 km (21.3 miles)
Price range
US$ 18-US$ 44
Ride Duration Range
2h 30m-3h
Earliest Departure
03:30
Latest Departure
03:30
Most Popular Operator

Sri Lanka Railways

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest

Fastest

Second Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

08:54

3h 15m

12:09

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

from

US$ 38

Second Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

10:20

3h 15m

13:35

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

from

US$ 38

Second Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

14:00

3h 15m

17:15

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

from

US$ 38

First Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

08:54

3h 15m

12:09

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

from

US$ 44

Cheapest

Fastest

Second Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

from

US$ 38

08:54

3h 15m

12:09

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Second Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

from

US$ 38

10:20

3h 15m

13:35

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Second Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

from

US$ 38

14:00

3h 15m

17:15

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

First Class Train

by Ella Odyssey

from

US$ 44

08:54

3h 15m

12:09

Ella, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

routes_hero-image-alt Nuwara Eliya

About the ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Ella to Nuwara Eliya by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 18
  • 4 departures a day, or 28 departures a week

There are 11 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Panoramic, Third Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Sleeper, Third Class Sleeper, Observation Class, Second Class Seat, First Class Sleeper, First Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Reserved Seats.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Companies Operating from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka Railways

Average time

2h 30m

Average price

US$ 18

(684)

Dunhinda Odyssey Train

Average time

3h

Average price

US$ 38

Our travelers reviews about the ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

4.59

Based on 335 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Fanni R.

20.07.2024

Sri Lanka Railways

SOFIA G.

09.07.2024

Sri Lanka Railways

Roy V.

11.04.2024

Sri Lanka Railways

tamara r.

26.03.2024

Sri Lanka Railways

Diana P.

20.03.2024

Sri Lanka Railways

Popular stations and stops in Ella and Nuwara Eliya

Departure stations in Ella

Ella Train Station

Ella

Arrival stations in Nuwara Eliya

Nanu Oya Train Station

Nanu Oya

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Ella to Nuwara Eliya

What is the distance between Ella to Nuwara Eliya?

You can expect a journey of around 34 km (Air) when traveling from Ella to Nuwara Eliya.

Who are the service providers on this route?

When traveling from Ella to Nuwara Eliya, you can choose from several provider, such as

TRAIN:  Ella Odyssey | Sri Lanka Railway | Sri Lanka Railways | Dunhinda Odyssey Train

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