There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 22mRs 4,580–5,487Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 38mRs 2,679–6,240Drive 177 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Ellacar 177 km
2h 56mRs 7,785–11,245Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Ellataxi 177 km
2h 56mRs 22,000–26,000
Valaichchenai to Ella by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Ella. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Ella. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Ella is 493 km. The road distance is 177 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Valaichchenai to Ella, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Ella is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Ella via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Ella via Polgahawela in around 13h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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 Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- 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 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Valaichchenai to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Ella is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Valaichchenai to Ella.
There are 1450+ hotels available in Ella.