There are 4 ways to get from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Soysapura to Ja-Elabus
1h 54mDrive 37.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Moratuwa to Ja-Elacar 37.6 km
42 minRs 1,708–2,467Train
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ja-elatrain Colombo
2h 21mRs 2,285–5,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Ja-Elataxi 37.6 km
42 minRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela is to drive which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2500 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Soysapura and arriving at Ja-Ela. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Ja-ela via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Ja-Ela is 43 km. The road distance is 37.6 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs .
The bus from Soysapura to Ja-Ela takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Moratuwa to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Soysapura station.
Moratuwa to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Soysapura to Ja-Ela twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moratuwa to Ja-ela via Colombo Fort in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Ja-ela
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Soysapura to Ja-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Moratuwa to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ja-Ela station.
Moratuwa to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Ja-Ela is 38 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Moratuwa to Ja-Ela.
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