What is the cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Fort?

The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Fort is to drive which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1400 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Fort?

The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Fort is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Ja-Ela and Fort?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Pettah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Ja-Ela and Fort?

No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Fort. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Colombo Fort via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Ja-Ela to Fort?

The distance between Ja-Ela and Fort is 26 km. The road distance is 20.3 km.

How do I travel from Ja-Ela to Fort without a car?

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Fort without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ja-Ela to Fort?

The bus from Ja-Ela to Pettah takes 40 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ja-Ela to Fort bus from?

Ja-Ela to Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ja-Ela station.

Where do I catch the Ja-Ela to Fort train from?

Ja-Ela to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ja-ela station.

Train or bus from Ja-Ela to Fort?

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Fort is to bus which takes 40 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Ja-Ela to Fort bus arrive?

Ja-Ela to Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Ja-Ela to Fort train arrive?

Ja-Ela to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Ja-Ela to Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Fort is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Ja-Ela to Fort.

Where can I stay near Fort?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Fort.

Ja-Ela to Fort - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Fort by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ja-Ela to Pettahbus
40 min
Drive 20.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ja-Ela to Fortcar 20.3 km
22 min
Rs 924–1,335
Train
1. Take the train from Ja-ela to Ragamatrain Puttalam
2. Take the train from Ragama to Colombo Forttrain Matale / ...
1h 31m
Rs 2,272–5,723
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Forttaxi 20.3 km
22 min
Rs 5,500–7,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 25.7 km
Duration: 40 min

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

NCG Express operates a bus from Ja-Ela to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ja-ela to Colombo Fort via Ragama in around 1h 31m.

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