How to Travel from
Ella to Polhena
by Route or Car
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Ella, Sri Lanka → Polhena, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Polhena
Composite routes from Ella to Polhena
Cheapest
2 h 22 min
Car
171 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 29 min
Taxi, Plane
118 km.
from $467.17
11 h 55 min
Train, Bus
118 km.
from $9.17
8 h 7 min
118 km.
from $16.59
9 h 1 min
118 km.
from $22.78
Route Navigator Ella - Polhena
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211 м
211 м
Turn left onto Ella - Wellawaya Road
Ella - Wellawaya Road, 27 km 284 м
27 km 284 м
Keep left onto Ella Old Road
Ella Old Road, 46 km 234 м
46 km 234 м
Turn right onto Padawkema - Mattala Road and drive toward Mattala
Padawkema - Mattala Road, Mattala, 89 km 721 м
89 km 721 м
Keep left and take AA024 toward Matara, Akuressa
Matara, Akuressa, AA024, 3 km 147 м
3 km 147 м
Keep right and take AA024 toward Matara, Akuressa
Matara, Akuressa, AA024, 55 м
55 м
Turn right onto Matara-Akuressa Road
Matara-Akuressa Road, 4 km 967 м
4 km 967 м
Turn right onto Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha
Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, 1 km 94 м
1 km 94 м
Turn left onto Sri Dharmawansikarama Road
Sri Dharmawansikarama Road, 1 km 608 м
1 km 608 м
Turn left onto Madiha Polhena Road
Madiha Polhena Road, 98 м
98 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Cinnamon Air
Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$381.11
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ella to Fort
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34
Bus operators
Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.51–$9.02
National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.78–$3.18
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ella to Polhena?
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Polhena is to train and bus which costs $4.57 - $9.24 and takes 11h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ella to Polhena?
The fastest way to get from Ella to Polhena is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .
How far is it from Ella to Polhena?
The distance between Ella and Polhena is 225 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
How do I travel from Ella to Polhena without a car?
The best way to get from Ella to Polhena without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $10.33 - $13.04 .
How long does it take to get from Ella to Polhena?
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Ella to Polhena, including transfers.
Can I drive from Ella to Polhena?
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Polhena is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ella to Polhena.
Where can I stay near Polhena?
There are 3086+ hotels available in Polhena. Prices start at $15.23 per night.
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