There are 5 ways to get from Battaramulla to Elpitiya by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus via Makumbura
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
2h 14mRs 4,416–5,016Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Ambalangodabus
2h 56mRs 2,677–3,383Train, taxi
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Elpitiyataxi
2h 38mRs 3,377–5,583Drive 84.2 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Elpitiyacar 84.2 km
1h 7mRs 3,807–5,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Battaramulla to Elpitiyataxi 84.2 km
1h 7mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Wijerama Junction and arriving at Ambalangoda via Makumbura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Elpitiya is 119 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Elpitiya without a car is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Battaramulla to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Battaramulla to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Elpitiya is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Battaramulla to Elpitiya.
There are 1731+ hotels available in Elpitiya.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda hourly. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 380–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–28,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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