There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
12h 22mRs 2,643–6,272Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 57mRs 4,560–5,601Drive 170.4 km
- Drive from Ella to Batticaloacar 170.4 km
2h 55mRs 7,744–11,186Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Batticaloataxi 170.4 km
2h 55mRs 21,000–25,000
Ella to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Ella and Batticaloa is 471 km. The road distance is 170.4 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 12h 22m to get from Ella to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Ella to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Batticaloa is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ella to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ella to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Ella to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Batticaloa is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ella to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.