Colombo airport to Ella transfer
Ella lies about 230 km from Colombo airport, deep in the hill country. It is a five to six hour drive through tea estates to the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and the coolest nights on the island.
What the Colombo airport to Ella drive is like
The route heads inland past Ratnapura or through Kandy, then climbs the hairpins into tea country. The last two hours are the most scenic drive in Sri Lanka, so most travellers break it up rather than rushing.
Stops travellers add
- Ravana Falls just below Ella
- A working tea factory tour
- Lunch in Nuwara Eliya
Which vehicle?
This is a long mountain drive, so comfort wins. We recommend a van for anything above three travellers, and a car only for couples travelling light.
Car 1-3 · Van 4-7 · Minibus 8+
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