There are 3 ways to get from Ettampitiya to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ettampitiya to Kandytaxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
4h 42mRs 9,372–12,657Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
5h 53mRs 2,765–3,259Drive 192.5 km
- Drive from Ettampitiya to Colombocar 192.5 km
3h 37mRs 8,591–12,409
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ettampitiya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ettampitiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ettampitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Ettampitiya and Colombo is 233 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.
The best way to get from Ettampitiya to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ettampitiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Ettampitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Ettampitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ettampitiya to Colombo is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ettampitiya to Colombo.
There are 1445+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Ettampitiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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