There are 7 ways to get from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain Kandy
6h 50mRs 3,225–7,024Bus via Pettah
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
8h 53mRs 850–2,800Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
8h 12mRs 3,669–8,910Drive 241.6 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Ja-Elacar 241.6 km
3h 53mRs 10,853–15,676Train, fly
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
7h 17mRs 17,830–101,297Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Wellawattabus Trincomalee-Colombo
7h 55mRs 2,200–2,800Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain Trincomalee
9h 26mRs 2,479–6,087
Trincomalee to Ja-Ela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela is to bus via Pettah which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Ja-Ela via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Ja-ela via Polgahawela and Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Ja-Ela is 252 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela is to train via Polgahawela which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Ja-ela via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Trincomalee to Wellawatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Alawwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Trincomalee to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Ja-Ela is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Trincomalee to Ja-Ela.
There are 2283+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.