There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly, bus
best- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 55mRs 15,746–95,981Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
11h 55mRs 3,295–7,022Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
10h 12mRs 4,901–6,092Drive 169.6 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ellacar 169.6 km
3h 13mRs 7,572–10,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ellataxi 169.6 km
3h 13mRs 21,000–25,000
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) and Ella is 347 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella via Polonnaruwa, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella via Hingurakgoda and Polgahawela in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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 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 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 Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–25,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella is 170 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Ella.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Ella.