There are 4 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Katunayake by taxi, plane, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 53mRs 40,357–124,695Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
6h 5mRs 642–740Drive 171.1 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Katunayakecar 171.1 km
2h 53mRs 7,330–10,587Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Katunayaketaxi 171.1 km
2h 53mRs 47,000–60,000
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Katunayake is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 40000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Katunayake is 240 km. The road distance is 171.1 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Embilipitiya to Katunayake, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Katunayake is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Embilipitiya to Katunayake.
There are 1447+ hotels available in Katunayake.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–590 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–60,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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