There are 4 ways to get from Ella to Valaichchenai 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 14mRs 4,560–5,501Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
13h 45mRs 2,643–6,272Drive 177 km
- Drive from Ella to Valaichchenaicar 177 km
2h 56mRs 8,044–11,618Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Valaichchenaitaxi 177 km
2h 56mRs 22,000–26,000
Ella to Valaichchenai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Valaichchenai is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Valaichchenai is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Ella and Valaichchenai is 493 km. The road distance is 177 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Valaichchenai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Ella to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Ella to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Valaichchenai is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ella to Oddaimavadi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ella to Valaichchenai via Polgahawela in around 13h 45m.
- 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
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
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 Valaichchenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Valaichchenai is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ella to Valaichchenai.
There are 56+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.