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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Puttalam

Composite routes from Ella to Puttalam

Cheapest
4 h 24 min
Car
253 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 11 min
Taxi, Plane
186 km.
from $722.61
13 h 34 min
186 km.
from $5.22
9 h 27 min
186 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$622.48

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ella to Ragama
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.52–$5.08
Train from Ragama to Noor
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.83–$2.41

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
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 Puttalam?

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Puttalam is to train which costs $2.07 - $6.52 and takes 13h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Puttalam is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $369.57 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct train between Ella and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Ella to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Noor Nagar via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Ella to Puttalam?

The distance between Ella and Puttalam is 379 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ella to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Puttalam train from?

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

Train or bus from Ella to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Ella to Puttalam is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $6.52 and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Ella to Puttalam train arrive?

Ella to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Ella to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Puttalam is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Ella to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 100+ hotels available in Puttalam. Prices start at $19.04 per night.
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