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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Ellaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Ella by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    9h 58m

  2. Bus via Welimada

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus bus 79-1
    13h 44m
    Rs 2,074–2,588

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain train Colombo
    10h 38m
    Rs 2,585–6,088

  4. Drive 224.7 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Ellacar car 224.7 km
    4h 16m
    Rs 10,135–14,639

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Ellataxi taxi 224.7 km
    4h 16m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  6. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    7h 1m
    Rs 14,940–93,861

Anuradhapura to Ella by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Ella via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Ella via Polgahawela in around 10h 38m.

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