There are 3 ways to get from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
12h 30mRs 2,962–5,291Drive 165.5 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Tissamaharamacar 165.5 km
2h 1mRs 7,469–10,788Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Tissamaharamataxi 165.5 km
2h 1mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Tissamaharama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kataragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Tissamaharama is 351 km. The road distance is 165.5 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Tissamaharama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Elpitiya to Tissamaharama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Tissamaharama is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama.
There are 419+ hotels available in Tissamaharama.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Tissamaharama via Ambalangoda, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 12h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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