There are 4 ways to get from Panadura to Ja-Ela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Ja-Elabus
2h 16mDrive 45 km
cheapest- Drive from Panadura to Ja-Elacar 45 km
52 minRs 2,035–2,939Train
- Take the train from Panadura to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ja-elatrain Colombo
2h 32mRs 2,292–5,751Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Ja-Elataxi 45 km
52 minRs 12,000–15,000
Panadura to Ja-Ela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Ja-Ela is to drive which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Ja-Ela via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Panadura to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Ja-ela via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Panadura and Ja-Ela is 50 km. The road distance is 45 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Panadura to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Panadura to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Panadura station.
Panadura to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Panadura to Ja-Ela is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Panadura to Ja-Ela via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Panadura to Ja-ela via Colombo Fort in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Panadura to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,100–1,500
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Panadura to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Panadura to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Ja-Ela is 45 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Panadura to Ja-Ela.
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