There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Elpitiya 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 Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Elpitiyataxi
1h 44mRs 3,334–5,513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
1h 53mRs 773–888Drive 92.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Elpitiyacar 92.6 km
1h 14mRs 4,166–6,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Elpitiyataxi 92.6 km
1h 14mRs 25,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 900 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Colombo and Elpitiya is 94 km. The road distance is 92.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elpitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Colombo to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Elpitiya is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Colombo to Elpitiya.
There are 1739+ hotels available in Elpitiya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–31,000
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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