There are 5 ways to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 25mRs 14,611–94,640Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 48mRs 3,081–6,868Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 34mRs 5,082–6,187Drive 177 km
- Drive from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ellacar 177 km
2h 59mRs 7,985–11,533Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ellataxi 177 km
2h 59mRs 22,000–26,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda and Ella is 300 km. The road distance is 177 km.
The best way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella, including transfers.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella via Oddaimavadi, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 13h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://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/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Ella.
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