Rome2Rio

How to get fromPuttalam to Ellaby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Ella

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Puttalam 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.

  1. Taxi, fly to Hatton

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi taxi
    4h 7m
    Rs 52,458–158,813

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain train Colombo
    13h 6m
    Rs 2,576–6,174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    8h 43m

  4. Drive 250.1 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Ellacar car 250.1 km
    4h 38m
    Rs 11,399–16,464

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Ellataxi taxi 250.1 km
    4h 38m
    Rs 31,000–37,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi taxi
    4h 52m
    Rs 58,458–164,813

  7. Bus via Welimada

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus bus 79-1
    10h 47m

Puttalam to Ella by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,576Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puttalam to Ella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Puttalam to Ella via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Ella via Ragama in around 13h 6m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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 What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers