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
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 38mRs 910–1,054Drive 75.9 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Ja-Elacar 75.9 km
1h 22mRs 3,414–4,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Ja-Elataxi 75.9 km
1h 22mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Ja-Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100 and takes 4h 38m.
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 Kegalle and arriving at Ja-Ela via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
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 National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle 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 Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Ragama every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
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Booking & Getting There
Pinnawala to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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.
There are 2219+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.