There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela by taxi, plane, 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, fly
best- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
2h 21mRs 27,050–104,141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
6h 52mRs 2,200–2,700Train
- Take the train from Bandarawela to Ragamatrain Badulla
9h 22mRs 2,479–6,033Drive 193.4 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Ja-Elacar 193.4 km
3h 11mRs 8,734–12,616
Bandarawela to Ja-Ela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Ja-Ela via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Ja-ela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Ja-Ela is 292 km. The road distance is 193.4 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Bandarawela station.
Bandarawela to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bandarawela to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bandarawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Bandarawela to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Bandarawela to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Ja-Ela is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bandarawela to Ja-Ela.
There are 2285+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.