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

The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Matara is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 9m.

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 3m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ja-Ela to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kadawatha and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Matara. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Matara via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Ja-Ela to Matara?

The distance between Ja-Ela and Matara is 170 km. The road distance is 167.5 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 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Ja-Ela to Matara, including transfers.

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

Ja-Ela to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kadawatha station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Ja-Ela to Matara?

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Matara is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Ja-Ela to Matara bus arrive?

Ja-Ela to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.

Where does the Ja-Ela to Matara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ja-Ela to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Matara is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Ja-Ela to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3720+ hotels available in Matara.

Ja-Ela to Matara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Matara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
2h 21m
Rs 4,206–4,934
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain Maradana
5h 9m
Rs 1,425–5,942
Drive 167.5 km
1. Drive from Ja-Ela to Mataracar 167.5 km
2h 3m
Rs 7,635–11,029
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Matarataxi 167.5 km
2h 3m
Rs 46,000–55,000
Fly
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
3h 45m
Rs 18,957–117,458
Bus via Pettah
1. Take the bus from Ja-Ela to Pettahbus
2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 25m

Ja-Ela to Matara by train

19Weekly Trains

5h 9mAverage Duration

Rs 1,425Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.4 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kadawatha to Matara hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 23m.

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