There are 5 ways to get from Ella to Tissa Wewa by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain
8h 29mRs 4,129–8,574Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
11h 15mRs 3,543–7,372Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus
10h 30mDrive 230.4 km
- Drive from Ella to Tissa Wewacar 230.4 km
4h 23mRs 10,361–14,966Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Tissa Wewataxi 230.4 km
4h 23mRs 28,000–34,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Tissa Wewa is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Tissa Wewa is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Tissa Wewa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Anuradhapura via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Tissa Wewa. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Ella and Tissa Wewa is 312 km. The road distance is 230.4 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Tissa Wewa without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 29m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Ella to Tissa Wewa, including transfers.
Ella to Tissa Wewa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Tissa Wewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Tissa Wewa is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Tissa Wewa, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Tissa Wewa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Pettah, and Anuradhapura in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Tissa Wewa via Polgahawela Junction and Anuradhapura in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Tissa Wewa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Tissa Wewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Tissa Wewa is 230 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Ella to Tissa Wewa.
There are 566+ hotels available in Tissa Wewa.