There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah Bay to Ella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 31mRs 4,925–6,003Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 50mRs 3,155–6,956Drive 184.4 km
- Drive from Passikudah Bay to Ellacar 184.4 km
3h 7mRs 8,322–12,020Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Ellataxi 184.4 km
3h 7mRs 22,000–28,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah Bay to Ella. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah Bay to Ella. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Passikudah Bay and Ella is 498 km. The road distance is 184.4 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Passikudah Bay to Ella, including transfers.
Passikudah Bay to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah Bay to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Ella is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 50m.
What companies run services between Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Ella via Oddaimavadi, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Ella via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 13h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–28,000
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah Bay to Ella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Passikudah Bay to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah Bay to Ella is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Passikudah Bay to Ella.
There are 1390+ hotels available in Ella.