There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Ja-Ela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Ja-Ela is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Ja-Ela. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chilaw and arriving at Ja-ela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Chilaw and Ja-Ela is 63 km. The road distance is 60.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Ja-Ela takes 56 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Ja-Ela is to bus which takes 56 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Ja-Ela twice daily, and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Ja-ela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Ja-ela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Ja-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ja-Ela station.
Chilaw to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ja-ela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Ja-Ela is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Chilaw to Ja-Ela.
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