There are 4 ways to get from Mawanella to Ja-Ela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kadigamuwa to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
2h 49mRs 2,951–6,669Bus
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Ja-Elabus
3h 34mDrive 78.8 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Ja-Elacar 78.8 km
1h 24mRs 3,580–5,171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Ja-Elataxi 78.8 km
1h 24mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Ja-Ela is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Ja-Ela via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kadigamuwa and arriving at Ja-ela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Mawanella and Ja-Ela is 91 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Ja-Ela without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Mawanella to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Mawanella to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Mawanella to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kadigamuwa station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Ja-Ela is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kadigamuwa to Ragama every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Ja-Ela via Polgahawela, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kadigamuwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Ja-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mawanella to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Mawanella to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Ja-Ela is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Mawanella to Ja-Ela.
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