What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park?

The fastest way to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.

How far is it from Ella to Wilpattu National Park?

The distance between Ella and Wilpattu National Park is 496 km. The road distance is 296.5 km.

How do I travel from Ella to Wilpattu National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park?

It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ella to Wilpattu National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Wilpattu National Park is 297 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Ella to Wilpattu National Park.

Where can I stay near Wilpattu National Park?

There are 56+ hotels available in Wilpattu National Park.

Ella to Wilpattu National Park - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ella to Wilpattu National Park by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
3. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi
12h 44m
Train, taxi via Talawa
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain
3. Take the taxi from Thalawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi
13h 55m
Rs 11,043–17,072
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegamatrain
3. Take the taxi from Thambuttegama to Wilpattu National Parktaxi
13h 44m
Rs 11,543–17,072
Drive 296.5 km
1. Drive from Ella to Wilpattu National Parkcar 296.5 km
7h 1m
Rs 13,282–19,185
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ella to Wilpattu National Parktaxi 296.5 km
7h 1m
Rs 36,000–44,000
Bus, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Wilpattu National Parkcar
8h 25m
Rs 24,720–104,685

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

14Weekly Planes

32 minAverage Duration

Rs 11,230Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 496 km
Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ella to Wilpattu National Park. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Thambuttegama, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park.

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