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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ja-Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Ja-Ela via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ja-ela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Kandy to Ja-Ela?

The distance between Kandy and Ja-Ela is 112 km. The road distance is 104.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandy to Ja-Ela without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kandy to Ja-Ela, including transfers.

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

Kandy to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Kandy to Ja-Ela?

The best way to get from Kandy to Ja-Ela is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Kandy to Ja-Ela bus arrive?

Kandy to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Ja-Ela train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kandy to Ja-Ela?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ja-Ela is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Kandy to Ja-Ela.

Where can I stay near Ja-Ela?

There are 2267+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Ja-Ela by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
3h 28m
Rs 1,462–5,815
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 43m
Rs 390–440
Drive 104.7 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Ja-Elacar 104.7 km
1h 53m
Rs 4,482–6,474
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Ja-Elataxi 104.7 km
1h 53m
Rs 5,000–6,500
Train via Colombo Fort
1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ja-elatrain Colombo
4h 12m
Rs 1,874–6,247

Kandy to Ja-Ela by train

19Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

Rs 1,462Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ragama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,400 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.

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