There are 3 ways to get from Pothuhera to Ella by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Ella is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
The distance between Pothuhera and Ella is 218 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Ella without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Pothuhera to Ella, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Ella is 161 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Pothuhera to Ella.
There are 1303+ hotels available in Ella.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,500 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–6,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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