There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Pasikudah 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 25mRs 5,060–6,101Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
13h 57mRs 3,113–6,872Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Ella to Pasikudahcar 180.9 km
3h 3mRs 8,219–11,871Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pasikudahtaxi 180.9 km
3h 3mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Pasikudah is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Pasikudah is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Pasikudah. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Pasikudah. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Ella and Pasikudah is 500 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Pasikudah without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Ella to Pasikudah, including transfers.
Ella to Pasikudah bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Pasikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Pasikudah is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Pasikudah, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Pasikudah via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Pasikudah via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 13h 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 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
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Pasikudah bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Pasikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Pasikudah is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ella to Pasikudah.
There are 56+ hotels available in Pasikudah.