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How to get fromKolkata to Ellaby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Ella by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CCU - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi taxi
    13h 34m
    Rs 61,412–166,966

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CCU - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi taxi
    14h 18m
    Rs 66,412–172,966

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CCU - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ellataxi taxi
    15h 4m
    Rs 71,412–177,966

  4. Fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CCU - JAF
    2. Take the train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain train
    22h 45m
    Rs 103,502–309,966

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 52,170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,053.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Ella. However, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Ella.

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