The average train between Colombo and Ja-Ela takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Ja-Ela. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Ja-Ela. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Ja-Ela at 5:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Ja-Ela station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Colombo to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ja-ela station.
The distance between Colombo and Ja-Ela is 16.2 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Ja-ela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 600–2,500 and the journey takes 46 min.
