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Matale to Ja-Ela trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matale and Ja-Ela takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Matale 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.

10h 56m
Duration
140 km
Distance
Rs 3,222
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Matale to Ja-Ela train times

Trains run once daily between Matale and Ja-Ela. The service departs Matale at 6:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ja-Ela at 12:41:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways6h 21m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways22h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways22h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways6h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways6h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways6h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways6h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 139.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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