What is the cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa is to drive which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa?

The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa is to drive which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.

Is there a direct bus between Elpitiya and Kottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Colombo City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Elpitiya to Kottawa?

The distance between Elpitiya and Kottawa is 146 km. The road distance is 76.1 km.

How do I travel from Elpitiya to Kottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000.

How long does it take to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elpitiya to Kottawa bus from?

Elpitiya to Kottawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.

Where does the Elpitiya to Kottawa bus arrive?

Elpitiya to Kottawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Elpitiya to Kottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Kottawa is 76 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Elpitiya to Kottawa.

Where can I stay near Kottawa?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Kottawa.

Elpitiya to Kottawa - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elpitiya to Kottawa by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Galle Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
2h 2m
Rs 4,766–5,605
Drive 76.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elpitiya to Kottawacar 76.1 km
54 min
Rs 3,451–4,984
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Kottawataxi 76.1 km
54 min
Rs 20,000–25,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
4h 54m

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Distance: 146.5 km
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Ambalangoda, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo City in around 4h 54m.

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