The average train between Kandy and Ja-Ela takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy 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 twice daily between Kandy and Ja-Ela. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Ja-Ela at 4:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Ja-Ela station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Kandy to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
The distance between Kandy and Ja-Ela is 85.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ragama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
