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

The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.

How far is it from Ja-Ela to Matara?

The distance between Ja-Ela and Matara is 172 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Matara without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 13000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Ja-Ela to Matara, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ja-Ela to Matara?

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Matara is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h 58m.

Can I drive from Ja-Ela to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Matara is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ja-Ela to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3850+ hotels available in Matara.

Ja-Ela to Matara - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Matara by taxi, bus, train, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Makumburataxi
2. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
2h 18m
Rs 10,249–12,077
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 36m
Rs 5,881–11,667
Drive 167.4 km
1. Drive from Ja-Ela to Mataracar 167.4 km
2h 4m
Rs 6,995–10,104
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Matarataxi 167.4 km
2h 4m
Rs 25,000–31,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 58m
Rs 6,171–7,247

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ja-Ela to Matara.

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Distance: 172 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Matara 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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