There are 5 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Negombo by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
1h 55mRs 20,867–101,733Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
7h 8mRs 540–590Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
8h 37mRs 13,841–20,656Drive 177.1 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Negombocar 177.1 km
3h 3mRs 7,999–11,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Negombotaxi 177.1 km
3h 3mRs 29,000–35,000
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Negombo is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Negombo is 255 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Embilipitiya to Negombo, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Negombo is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Negombo, 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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Beliatta to Maradana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 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
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–35,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Embilipitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Negombo is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Embilipitiya to Negombo.
There are 1327+ hotels available in Negombo.