There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
10h 7mRs 4,772–5,940Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
12h 2mRs 2,635–6,160Drive 158.8 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ellacar 158.8 km
3hRs 7,110–10,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ellataxi 158.8 km
3hRs 19,000–24,000
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa (Station) 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 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) and Ella is 433 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella via Polonnaruwa, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polonnaruwa to Ella via Polgahawela in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [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
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella is 159 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Ella.
There are 1574+ hotels available in Ella.