Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Puttalam

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Badulla-Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    9h 13m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ella to Ragamatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    13h 29m
    Rs 2,579–6,149

  3. Drive  250.1 km

    1. Drive from Ella to Puttalamcar car 250.1 km
    4h 38m
    Rs 11,254–16,256

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ella to Puttalamtaxi taxi 250.1 km
    4h 38m
    Rs 31,000–37,000

  5. Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WRZ - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    Rs 41,322–126,650

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    9h 51m

  7. Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ella to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BTC - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    Rs 60,847–149,637

Ella to Puttalam by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,579Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ella to Puttalam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ella to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Puttalam via Ragama in around 13h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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 How to get from Luton Airport into central London, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There