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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Jaffna

Composite routes from Ella to Jaffna

Cheapest
7 h 28 min
Car
411 km.
from $22
Other
13 h 27 min
330 km.
from $38.87
14 h 9 min
330 km.
from $7.52
8 h 49 min
Plane, Bus
330 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.07
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Jaffna is to train which costs $2.83 - $9.78 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Jaffna is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Ella and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Ella to Jaffna?

The distance between Ella and Jaffna is 635 km. The road distance is 412.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 13h 27m and costs $23.91 - $29.35 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Ella to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Jaffna train from?

Ella to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Ella to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Ella to Jaffna is to bus which takes 13h 27m and costs $23.91 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.83 - $9.78 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Ella to Jaffna train arrive?

Ella to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.

Can I drive from Ella to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Jaffna is 412 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Ella to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 151+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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