How far is Ja-ela Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Ja-ela Station is 22.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes depending on the service. It falls within the suburban commuter zone of the Sri Lanka Railways network.

What are the neighbouring stations to Ja-ela on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately towards Colombo is Kapuwatte, and the next station in the direction of Negombo and Puttalam is Tudella. Both are short stops along this busy coastal corridor.

How many trains stop at Ja-ela Station per day?

Around 44 trains typically call at Ja-ela on a standard operating day. Services run from early morning to late evening covering both directions — towards Colombo Fort and towards Negombo and Puttalam.

Is Ja-ela Station close to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Yes, Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake is roughly 15 km north of Ja-ela, making the town a convenient overnight stop for travellers with early flights. Taxis and ride-hailing services connect the station to the airport in around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.

Can I travel from Ja-ela to Negombo by train?

Yes, Negombo is a short journey north of Ja-ela on the Puttalam Line. Multiple trains run this route throughout the day, making it easy to reach Negombo's beaches and seafood market without needing road transport.

What is the station telephone number for Ja-ela Railway Station?

The station contact number is 011-2236409. You can call for timetable queries, lost property, or general station information.

What facilities are available at Ja-ela Railway Station?

Ja-ela is a staffed station with basic passenger facilities typical of suburban stations on the Puttalam Line. Ticketing services are available at the counter. For specific amenity queries, it is best to contact the station directly before your visit.

Is there accommodation near Ja-ela Railway Station?

Several guesthouses and small hotels operate in and around Ja-ela town, catering mainly to business travellers and transit guests. Hotel Stargazer is one option in Ja Ela for travellers needing a convenient overnight stay in the area.

Ja-ela Railway Station

Ja-ela Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Gampaha District, Western Province. It lies 22.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

44 trains call at Ja-ela on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Kapuwatte (towards Colombo) and Tudella.

Station telephone: 011-2236409.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Ja-ela 철도역 시간표

Ja-ela에는 하루 평균 44 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

Puttalam 선 · Colombo Fort에서 22.2 km · 서부주

역 전화번호: 011-2236409

출발	방면	열차	운행
04:46 am	Nooranagar		매일
05:41 am	Maradana		매일
05:46 am	Negombo		평일 및 토요일만
06:20 am	Colombo Fort		토요일만
06:20 am	Maradana		평일만
06:21 am	Chilaw		매일
06:51 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	평일만
07:25 am	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
07:50 am	Maradana		일요일만
07:51 am	Negombo		평일만
08:11 am	Colombo Fort		매일
08:42 am	Negombo		평일만
08:44 am	Puttalam		매일
10:05 am	Colombo Fort		평일만
10:21 am	Chilaw		매일
11:01 am	Colombo Fort		매일
12:41 pm	Nooranagar		평일만
01:17 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일 및 일요일만
01:38 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
01:56 pm	Madampe		매일
02:35 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
03:12 pm	Chilaw		매일
04:26 pm	Chilaw		토요일 및 일요일만
05:11 pm	Chilaw		일요일만
05:23 pm	Chilaw		평일만
05:33 pm	Negombo		매일
05:36 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
05:43 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
05:56 pm	Puttalam		평일만
05:57 pm	Puttalam		토요일만
06:03 pm	Puttalam		일요일만
06:16 pm	Negombo		평일 및 토요일만
06:49 pm	Chilaw		평일만
06:51 pm	Chilaw		토요일 및 일요일만
07:10 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
07:23 pm	Colombo Fort		일요일만
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일만
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
07:51 pm	Chilaw		평일만
08:45 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
08:57 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일만
08:57 pm	Colombo Fort		일요일만
09:06 pm	Chilaw		매일

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