There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Ella by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
3h 49mRs 13,129–92,889Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
14h 17mRs 2,679–6,280Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
12h 2mRs 4,580–5,527Drive 170.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Ellacar 170.4 km
2h 55mRs 7,743–11,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Ellataxi 170.4 km
2h 55mRs 21,000–25,000
Batticaloa to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Ella. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Ella is 270 km. The road distance is 170.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Batticaloa to Ella, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ella is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 17m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Ella via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Ella via Polgahawela in around 14h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Ella is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Batticaloa to Ella.
There are 1569+ hotels available in Ella.