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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Nuwara Eliya to Ella
The shortest hop in the hills, and one of the prettiest, drops from Nuwara Eliya's cool plateau past Hakgala and the vegetable terraces of Welimada into Ella's warmer air. A private car stops wherever you like along the descent.
- 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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Nuwara Eliya to Ella — questions
How long does the Nuwara Eliya to Ella 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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella?
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 Nuwara Eliya to Ella 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.