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Trincomalee, Sri Lanka → Ella, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Trincomalee to Ella

Composite routes from Trincomalee to Ella

Cheapest
4 h 42 min
Car
270 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 48 min
Taxi, Plane
282 km.
from $484.71
11 h 29 min
282 km.
from $15.26
9 h 58 min
282 km.
from $23.70
7 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
282 km.
from $473.04
9 h 31 min
Train, Plane
282 km.
from $410.08
10 h 38 min
282 km.
from $17.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.89–$1,079.81
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Trincomalee to Fort
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.78–$6.10
Train from Maradana to Ambalangoda
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.78
Train from Trincomalee to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.19

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.15
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$2.03
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Ella is to train which costs $8.15 - $15.22 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Ella is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $413.04 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Trincomalee to Ella?

The distance between Trincomalee and Ella is 467 km. The road distance is 333 km.

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

The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ella without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 9h 58m and costs $8.70 - $26.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Trincomalee to Ella, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Trincomalee to Ella?

The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ella is to bus via Dambulla which takes 9h 58m and costs $8.70 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.15 - $15.22 and takes 11h 29m. There are no good options to bus between Trincomalee to Ella.

Can I drive from Trincomalee to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Ella is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Trincomalee to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Ella. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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