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Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Approx. 55 km · 1h 45m 5.0 on Tripadvisor
Most flexible

Private transfer

Door to door · runs every day · your own vehicle

AC carup to 3 travellers + bags$29total, fixed
AC vanup to 6 travellers + bags$49.99total, fixed
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Shared ride

No shared van here

We don't run a shared van between Ella and Nuwara Eliya, and it isn't a route travellers pool either. A private transfer covers it door to door at a fixed price — and for three or more it often works out close to a seat price anyway.

Climbing from Ella back to Nuwara Eliya runs through Welimada's farmland and past Hakgala's gardens, arriving as the temperature drops and the pines take over.

  • Seetha Amman Temple, tied to the Ramayana legend
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden clinging to the mountainside
  • Welimada's patchwork of vegetable farms
  • Ella Gap views on the mountain road
  • Ravana Falls a short ride from Ella
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Ella to Nuwara Eliya — questions

How long does the Ella to Nuwara Eliya transfer take?

Plan for approx. 55 km · 1h 45m by road. Your driver takes the fastest safe route and can add stops along the way.

How much is a taxi from Ella to Nuwara Eliya?

A private car is from $29 and an air-conditioned van (up to 6 people) from $49.99, fixed and door to door — the price you see is the price you pay.

Is there a shared option on this route?

This route is private-only, so you get the whole vehicle to yourself. If you'd like to share, message us and we'll suggest the nearest route travellers are pooling.

Can we stop along the way?

Of course. A private transfer is door to door and yours for the trip — tell your driver where you'd like to stop for photos, lunch or a quick sight and they'll build it in.

How do I book the Ella to Nuwara Eliya transfer?

Get an instant fixed price and book online, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it. You pay securely online to confirm your booking.