There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 31mRs 11,240–17,057Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 17mRs 1,444–1,692Drive 171.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Stationcar 171.1 km
2h 51mRs 7,752–11,196Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Stationtaxi 171.1 km
2h 51mRs 47,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Ace Embilipitiya Power Station is 219 km. The road distance is 171.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station, including transfers.
Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ace Embilipitiya Power Station, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–600 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Colombo to Ace Embilipitiya Power Station.
There are 362+ hotels available in Ace Embilipitiya Power Station.