There are 5 ways to get from Bentota to Embilipitiya by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Aluthgama to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Embilipitiyataxi
3h 30mRs 12,216–17,978Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 30mRs 1,360–1,685Drive 152.2 km
- Drive from Bentota to Embilipitiyacar 152.2 km
2h 12mRs 6,915–9,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota to Embilipitiyataxi 152.2 km
2h 12mRs 43,000–55,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Bentota to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 55mRs 1,762–3,495
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Bentota and Embilipitiya is 163 km. The road distance is 152.2 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Embilipitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bentota to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Bentota to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Embilipitiya is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bentota to Embilipitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Embilipitiya via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 216–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,619
- 2nd Class
- Rs 216
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,943
Train from Bentota to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–55,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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