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Trip Overview

The bus between Ja-Ela and Kandy takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ja-Ela to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration
140 km
Distance
Rs 420
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ja-Ela to Kandy bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ja-Ela and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Ja-Ela is at 3:35 AM which arrives into Kandy at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Pettah and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NCG ExpressNational Transport Commission4h 55m • 1 change
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    NCG ExpressNational Transport Commission4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NCG ExpressNational Transport Commission4h 55m • 1 change
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    NCG ExpressNational Transport Commission4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NCG ExpressNational Transport Commission4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NCG ExpressNational Transport Commission4h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 139.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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