There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 20mRs 12,240–18,041Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 32mRs 2,827–3,047Drive 152.3 km
- Drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiyacar 152.3 km
2h 28mRs 6,833–9,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiyataxi 152.3 km
2h 28mRs 41,000–50,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and Embilipitiya is 210 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Beliatta twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 32m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–50,000
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
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Embilipitiya.
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