There are 4 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 47mRs 2,372–5,823Bus
- Take the bus from Ja-Ela to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
3h 4mDrive 77.7 km
- Drive from Ja-Ela to Kurunegalacar 77.7 km
1h 11mRs 3,511–5,072Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Kurunegalataxi 77.7 km
1h 11mRs 21,000–26,000
Ja-Ela to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Kurunegala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Kurunegala is 86 km. The road distance is 77.7 km.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Ja-Ela to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ja-Ela station.
Ja-Ela to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Ja-Ela to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ja-Ela to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Ja-Ela to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Kurunegala is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Ja-Ela to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.