There are 6 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Punani
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Gampaha to Punanitrain Colombo
11h 10mRs 3,942–7,990Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
12h 3mRs 3,262–3,940Bus, train
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Gampaha to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
15h 11mRs 3,492–7,390Drive 262.7 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Baycar 262.7 km
4h 44mRs 11,824–17,079Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Baytaxi 262.7 km
4h 44mRs 28,000–35,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
7h 21mRs 65,467–190,189
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Passikudah Bay is 479 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay without a car is to bus and train via Punani which takes 11h 10m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay.
There are 112+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Passikudah Bay via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 12h 3m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Gampaha to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
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 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
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–60,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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