There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
2h 25mRs 2,650–6,314Bus
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Ja-Elabus
3h 32mDrive 75.9 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Ja-Elacar 75.9 km
1h 22mRs 3,442–4,971Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Ja-Elataxi 75.9 km
1h 22mRs 20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala 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 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Ja-ela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Pinnawala and Ja-Ela is 79 km. The road distance is 75.9 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Ragama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela via Polgahawela, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Pinnawala to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Ja-Ela is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela.
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