There are 5 ways to get from Weligama to Ja-Ela by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 57mRs 20,896–101,868Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
4h 41mRs 850–1,200Train
- Take the train from Weligama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
5h 36mRs 1,340–5,906Drive 155.4 km
- Drive from Weligama to Ja-Elacar 155.4 km
1h 55mRs 7,019–10,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Weligama to Ja-Elataxi 155.4 km
1h 55mRs 42,000–55,000
Weligama to Ja-Ela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Ja-Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Weligama to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ja-Ela via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Weligama to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ja-ela via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Weligama and Ja-Ela is 170 km. The road distance is 155.4 km.
The best way to get from Weligama to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Weligama to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Weligama to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Weligama to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Weligama to Ja-Ela is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 4h 41m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Weligama to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Weligama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–55,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Weligama to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Weligama to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Ja-Ela is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Weligama to Ja-Ela.
There are 2151+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.