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火车站时刻表

典型的一天内，共有44列火车停靠Ja-ela。

Puttalam线 · 距Colombo Fort 22.2公里 · 西方省

车站电话： 011-2236409

出发时间	开往	列车	运行日
04:46 am	Nooranagar		每天
05:41 am	Maradana		每天
05:46 am	Negombo		仅工作日及周六
06:20 am	Colombo Fort		仅周六
06:20 am	Maradana		仅工作日
06:21 am	Chilaw		每天
06:51 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	仅工作日
07:25 am	Colombo Fort		仅工作日及周六
07:50 am	Maradana		仅周日
07:51 am	Negombo		仅工作日
08:11 am	Colombo Fort		每天
08:42 am	Negombo		仅工作日
08:44 am	Puttalam		每天
10:05 am	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
10:21 am	Chilaw		每天
11:01 am	Colombo Fort		每天
12:41 pm	Nooranagar		仅工作日
01:17 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周六及周日
01:38 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
01:56 pm	Madampe		每天
02:35 pm	Colombo Fort		每天
03:12 pm	Chilaw		每天
04:26 pm	Chilaw		仅周六及周日
05:11 pm	Chilaw		仅周日
05:23 pm	Chilaw		仅工作日
05:33 pm	Negombo		每天
05:36 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
05:43 pm	Colombo Fort		每天
05:56 pm	Puttalam		仅工作日
05:57 pm	Puttalam		仅周六
06:03 pm	Puttalam		仅周日
06:16 pm	Negombo		仅工作日及周六
06:49 pm	Chilaw		仅工作日
06:51 pm	Chilaw		仅周六及周日
07:10 pm	Colombo Fort		每天
07:23 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周日
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周六
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日及周六
07:51 pm	Chilaw		仅工作日
08:45 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
08:57 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周六
08:57 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周日
09:06 pm	Chilaw		每天

时刻表来源于斯里兰卡铁路局已公布的运行计划，最后核查日期：2026-09-14。时刻可能随时变更，恕不另行通知——出行前请向铁路部门确认。在斯里兰卡火车站列表上查看完整路网。

附近地点

约 25 公里范围内的 10 个地点，由近及远。