Ella to Nuwara Eliya bus

Hi Manoj,

It is not easy to find a direct bus from Ella to N'Eliya. There is a bus coming from Galle to Nuwara Eliya which goes via Ella. Catch that. Or else get a bus to Bandarawela and then take another one from there to Nuwara Eliya.
But you can find a bus easily from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo.
Also you have the train options.

Regards,
Ruwan W

thnx..1) so if i understood u right its easy to find Ella>Bandarwala bus and Bandarwela>Nuwara E bus. 2) how is bus service between Ella and Badulla?

for train tickets in 3rd class, how early before train departure can we buy? how early before departure do they place train on the platform?

It is similar to Ella to Bandarawela bus service.

Ruwan W

That depends on the train station. Tickets may be available from 1 hr before.
The train i guess is coming from Badulla and going to Colombo via Nanu Oya. So may be 3 minutes before departure.
But I do not know exactly.
Please ask your hotel or travel agent to inquire.

Ruwan W

I took the train from Ella to Nanu Oya (for Nuraya Eliya) about three weeks ago. There are several trains a day; I took one that passed through Ella about 9:30 am. I got to the station 20 minutes prior to departure, bought my ticket and the train arrived pretty much right on time. It stopped about 3 minutes at the station before moving on.

thnx..i worded my question poorly. 1) What i meant was ' say i am boarding the 10 am train from colombo to ella. At what time do they place the train on platform in colombo ( starting point)" . 2) there are how many trains from colombo to ella in a day ?

https://eservices.railway.gov.lk/schedule/searchTrain.action?lang=en

this is helpful to you.

Regards,
Ruwan W

thanx... are tourists allowed on school vacation special? Regards Manoj