There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) 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 Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
10h 54mRs 4,930–5,951Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
12h 19mRs 2,643–6,172Drive 158.8 km
- Drive from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station)car 158.8 km
3hRs 7,107–10,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station)taxi 158.8 km
3hRs 19,000–24,000
Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station). However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station). However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Ella and Polonnaruwa (Station) is 433 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station), including transfers.
Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Polonnaruwa in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela in around 12h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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 Polonnaruwa (Station) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station) is 159 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ella to Polonnaruwa (Station).
There are 139+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa (Station).