There are 4 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
2h 25mRs 2,722–6,243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 42mRs 883–1,057Drive 76.7 km
- Drive from Ja-Ela to Pinnawalacar 76.7 km
1h 19mRs 3,452–4,985Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Pinnawalataxi 76.7 km
1h 19mRs 21,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Rambukkana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Pinnawala is 79 km. The road distance is 76.7 km.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Ja-Ela to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ja-Ela to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Rambukkana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Ja-Ela to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Ja-Ela to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Pinnawala is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Ja-Ela to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.