There are 6 ways to get from Ella to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus
9h 47mRs 2,479–6,503Train
- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
15h 11mRs 2,643–6,272Drive 254.3 km
- Drive from Ella to Trincomaleecar 254.3 km
5h 7mRs 11,402–16,470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Trincomaleetaxi 254.3 km
5h 7mRs 31,000–38,000Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Ella to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
6h 57mRs 26,803–145,466Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomaleebus Colombo
12h 43mRs 3,110–4,201
Ella to Trincomalee by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 15h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Trincomalee via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
The distance between Ella and Trincomalee is 358 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Trincomalee without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 47m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Ella to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Ella to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Trincomalee is to train which takes 15h 11m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ella to Trincomalee via Polgahawela in around 15h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ella to Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Trincomalee is 254 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Ella to Trincomalee.
There are 430+ hotels available in Trincomalee.