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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka → Ella, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Polonnaruwa to Ella

Composite routes from Polonnaruwa to Ella

Cheapest
2 h 56 min
Car
163 km.
from $8
Other
3 h 18 min
Plane, Taxi
118 km.
from $649
12 h 6 min
118 km.
from $7.50
10 h 14 min
118 km.
from $36.28
13 h 14 min
Bus, Train
117 km.
from $9.49
3 h 22 min
Plane, Taxi
116 km.
from $650.22
12 h 2 min
116 km.
from $5.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$3.81
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.19
Train from Fort Station to Ella
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.72

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ella is to train which costs $3.26 - $8.70 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ella is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

How far is it from Polonnaruwa to Ella?

The distance between Polonnaruwa and Ella is 343 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Polonnaruwa to Ella, including transfers.

Train or bus from Polonnaruwa to Ella?

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ella is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.26 - $8.70 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the time difference between Polonnaruwa and Ella?

It is currently 00:57 at both, Polonnaruwa and Ella.

Can I drive from Polonnaruwa to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Ella is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1133+ hotels available in Ella. Prices start at $47.75 per night.
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