There are 6 ways to get from Ella to Uppuveli 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
9h 45mRs 3,429–6,203Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
15h 14mRs 2,823–6,492Drive 253.5 km
- Drive from Ella to Uppuvelicar 253.5 km
5h 5mRs 11,400–16,466Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Uppuvelitaxi 253.5 km
5h 5mRs 31,000–38,000Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Ella to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
7h 1mRs 27,058–145,782Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Kandy to Trincomaleebus
12h 55mRs 31,277–31,718
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Uppuveli is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Uppuveli is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Uppuveli. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Trincomalee via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Uppuveli. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Trincomalee via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
The distance between Ella and Uppuveli is 356 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Uppuveli without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 45m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Ella to Uppuveli, including transfers.
Ella to Uppuveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Uppuveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Uppuveli is to train which takes 15h 14m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs Rs. 31200 - Rs. 31800 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Uppuveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ella to Uppuveli via Polgahawela and Trincomalee in around 15h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ella to Trincomalee via Kandy in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- 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 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 to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- 5h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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 Uppuveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Uppuveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Uppuveli is 254 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ella to Uppuveli.
There are 418+ hotels available in Uppuveli.