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How to get fromElla to Kilinochchiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ella to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain train
    10h 25m
    Rs 2,879–7,003

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain train Colombo / ...
    13h 15m
    Rs 2,643–6,272

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Badulla-Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Kilinochchibus bus
    11h 39m
    Rs 4,860–5,451

  4. Drive  343.3 km

    1. Drive from Ella to Kilinochchicar car 343.3 km
    6h 22m
    Rs 15,418–22,270

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ella to Kilinochchitaxi taxi 343.3 km
    6h 22m
    Rs 42,000–55,000

  6. Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    30h 6m

  7. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Ella to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    7h 50m

Ella to Kilinochchi by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,879Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Ella to Kilinochchi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction in around 13h 15m.

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