There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nilavarai to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
13h 53mRs 4,900–5,400Train via Chavakachcheri
cheapest- Take the train from Chavakacheri to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
16h 18mRs 2,679–6,320Train
- Take the train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 57mRs 3,056–6,938Drive 407.4 km
- Drive from Jaffna District (Region) to Ellacar 407.4 km
7h 32mRs 18,375–26,541Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
8h 42m
Jaffna District (Region) to Ella by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella is to train via Chavakachcheri which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 16h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 27000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Nilavarai and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Chunnakam and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Jaffna District (Region) and Ella is 647 km. The road distance is 407.4 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 13h 53m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 13h 53m to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella, including transfers.
Jaffna District (Region) to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nilavarai station.
Jaffna District (Region) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chunnakam station.
The best way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella is to bus which takes 13h 53m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Jaffna District (Region), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nilavarai to Ella via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella via Chunnakam and Polgahawela in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Chavakacheri to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nilavarai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kaithady to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna District (Region) to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna District (Region) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna District (Region) to Ella is 407 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Jaffna District (Region) to Ella.
There are 1554+ hotels available in Ella.