There are 5 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ja-Ela to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi
2hTrain, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Ja-ela to Battaluoyatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Battaluoya to Nikaweratiyataxi
3h 29mRs 3,340–5,421Drive 96.6 km
- Drive from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiyacar 96.6 km
1h 47mRs 4,366–6,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiyataxi 96.6 km
1h 47mRs 26,000–32,000Train
- Take the train from Ragama to Mahotrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
3h 56mRs 3,472–7,223
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Maho via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Nikaweratiya is 117 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h and costs .
It takes approximately 2h to get from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ja-Ela to Nikaweratiya.
There are five+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Maho once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ja-ela to Battaluoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Ragama to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Ja-Ela to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–32,000
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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