There are 4 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
13h 20mRs 1,292–1,440Drive 68.9 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Kataragamacar 68.9 km
1hRs 3,100–4,478Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Kataragamataxi 68.9 km
1hRs 7,500–9,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Thanamalwilataxi
- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Kataragamabus
1h 45mRs 5,078–6,001
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama is to drive which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Kataragama is 388 km. The road distance is 68.9 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Kataragama is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Embilipitiya to Kataragama.
There are 430+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 13h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
Bus from Thanamalwila to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 170–200
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 170–200
- Semi Lux
- Rs 180–260
- Super Lux
- Rs 350–440
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–9,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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