There are 5 ways to get from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 41mRs 4,580–5,487Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 42mRs 2,948–6,711Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
13h 30mRs 4,528–6,799Drive 180.2 km
- Drive from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ellacar 180.2 km
2h 59mRs 8,124–11,735Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ellataxi 180.2 km
2h 59mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddamavadi Bridge 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 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Oddamavadi Bridge and Ella is 494 km. The road distance is 180.2 km.
The best way to get from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella, including transfers.
Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Oddamavadi Bridge, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella via Oddaimavadi, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 13h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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Booking & Getting There
Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Oddamavadi Bridge to Ella.
There are 1398+ hotels available in Ella.