There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
12h 26mRs 5,110–6,201Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
13h 55mRs 3,123–6,872Drive 177 km
- Drive from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikudacar 177 km
2h 59mRs 7,984–11,532Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikudataxi 177 km
2h 59mRs 22,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Ella and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is 501 km. The road distance is 177 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda without a car is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, including transfers.
Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 13h 55m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ella to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda.
There are 105+ hotels available in Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda.