There are 5 ways to get from Chenkalady 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
4h 6mRs 13,869–88,764Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
14h 1mRs 2,679–6,263Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 46mRs 4,580–5,511Drive 162 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Ellacar 162 km
2h 39mRs 7,359–10,629Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Ellataxi 162 km
2h 39mRs 20,000–24,000
Chenkalady to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Ella. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chenkalady station to Ella. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Ella is 285 km. The road distance is 162 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Chenkalady to Ella, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Ella is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 1m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Ella via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eravur Station to Ella via Polgahawela in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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 Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- 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 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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
Chenkalady to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Chenkalady to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Ella is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Chenkalady to Ella.
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