What is the cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Ella is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Ella is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 160000.

How far is it from Pottuvil to Ella?

The distance between Pottuvil and Ella is 439 km. The road distance is 293.1 km.

How do I travel from Pottuvil to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Pottuvil to Ella without a car is to taxi and bus via Dambulla which takes 10h 53m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 31000.

How long does it take to get from Pottuvil to Ella?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Pottuvil to Ella, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pottuvil to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Pottuvil to Ella is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Pottuvil to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Ella.

Pottuvil to Ella - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Pottuvil to Ella by taxi, plane, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi
2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Ellataxi
3h 53m
Rs 76,634–163,567
Drive 293.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pottuvil to Ellacar 293.1 km
4h 12m
Rs 13,151–18,995
Taxi, bus via Dambulla
1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Kalmunaitaxi
2. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambalangodabus
10h 53m
Rs 25,231–30,487
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Koggala, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Koggala (KCT)plane WRZ - KCT
3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Ellataxi
3h 50m
Rs 67,973–155,150
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Ellataxi
4h 23m
Rs 88,973–178,150
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Akkaraipattutaxi
2. Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
3. Take the train from Dehiwala to Ambalangodatrain
12h 58m
Rs 21,021–28,024
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Akkaraipattutaxi
2. Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3
13h 38m
Rs 21,131–25,824

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

21Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

Rs 11,625Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pottuvil to Ella.

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Distance: 439.2 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and Ella, Southern, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Ella. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai, take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Ambalangoda, then take the taxi to Ella.

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