There are 6 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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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
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Polgahawelataxi
2h 20mRs 33,966–113,232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
7h 30mRs 1,342–1,690Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
7h 15mRs 13,841–20,756Bus, train
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
7h 24mRs 1,742–3,590Drive 166.2 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Polgahawelacar 166.2 km
2h 59mRs 7,497–10,828Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Polgahawelataxi 166.2 km
2h 59mRs 18,000–22,000
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Polgahawela is 305 km. The road distance is 166.2 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Polgahawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela Junction via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
Train from Bambalapitiya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–22,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Embilipitiya to Polgahawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Polgahawela is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Embilipitiya to Polgahawela.
There are 142+ hotels available in Polgahawela.