There are 6 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Welikanda 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
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Gampaha to Welikandatrain Colombo
10h 27mRs 2,942–6,690Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Welikandatrain Colombo
10h 33mRs 13,941–20,956Drive 262.6 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Welikandacar 262.6 km
4h 49mRs 11,821–17,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Welikandataxi 262.6 km
4h 49mRs 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 Welikandatrain
6h 22mRs 64,917–189,489Bus
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
10h 59mRs 4,442–5,390
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Welikanda is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Welikanda is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Welikanda. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Welikanda. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Welikanda via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Welikanda is 445 km. The road distance is 262.6 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Welikanda without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 27m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Embilipitiya to Welikanda, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Welikanda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Welikanda is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Embilipitiya to Welikanda via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Welikanda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Polonnaruwa in around 10h 59m.
- 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 Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 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
Train from Fort Station to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Embilipitiya to Welikanda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Welikanda is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Embilipitiya to Welikanda.
There are five+ hotels available in Welikanda.