There are 5 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Wattala 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
2h 3mRs 24,967–106,733Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
6h 38mRs 540–590Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
7h 38mRs 13,741–20,656Drive 160.6 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Wattalacar 160.6 km
2h 40mRs 7,241–10,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Wattalataxi 160.6 km
2h 40mRs 44,000–55,000
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Wattala is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Wattala is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Wattala via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Hunupitiya via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Wattala is 270 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Wattala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Embilipitiya to Wattala, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Wattala is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Wattala, 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
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–55,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Embilipitiya to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Wattala is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Embilipitiya to Wattala.
There are 1674+ hotels available in Wattala.