FAQ
HOW TO GET TO ELLA FROM MATARA?
There is no train connecting Ella and Matara. Luckily, OkeyBuz! provides two daily shuttles to Ella from Matara.
HOW CAN I GET TO MIRISSA FROM ELLA?
Mirissa is located on the Colombo-Galle-Matara railway line. Sadly, there is no train connecting Ella and Mirissa, however OkeyBuz! provides two convenient daily shuttles from Ella to Galle via Mirissa. If you would like to experience the train ride from Matara to Mirissa, your driver can drop you off at the railway station in Matara so that you can take the train for the last leg.
IS THERE A TRAIN FROM GALLE TO ELLA?
There is no train connecting Galle and Ella. Luckily, OkeyBuz! provides two daily shuttles to Ella from Matara.
HOW DO I GET TO UNAWATUNA FROM ELLA?
OkeyBuz! runs daily shuttles from Ella to Galle via Unawatuna. If you would like to mix things up and take the train for a stretch, your driver can drop you off at the railway station in Matara and you can take one of the authentic local trains for the final leg.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET FROM ELLA TO THE COAST LINE?
It depends on how you choose to get there. As there is no direct train connection between Ella and the Southern Coast, you can take a local bus to get to Matara station and continue your trip from there by train. You can also take a taxi.
OkeyBuz! connects Ella and the South Coast in about 5 hours (depending on where you're headed). Seats are also guaranteed!