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How to get fromThiruvananthapuram to Ellaby bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ella by bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus
    31h 36m

  2. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane TRV - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi taxi
    21h 25m
    Rs 41,713–107,703

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane TRV - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi taxi
    22h 10m
    Rs 46,713–118,703

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane TRV - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ellataxi taxi
    22h 55m
    Rs 52,713–123,703

Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 26,560Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,253.3 km
  • Duration: 31h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Thiruvananthapuram to Ella. However, you can take the bus to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Ella.

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