There are 6 ways to get from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya by taxi, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Galigamuwa to Rathnapurataxi
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
4h 6mRs 4,228–4,978Bus via Alawwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 44mRs 2,178–2,691Drive 150.5 km
- Drive from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiyacar 150.5 km
2h 45mRs 6,798–9,819Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiyataxi 150.5 km
2h 45mRs 16,000–20,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 42mRs 3,639–4,145Train, bus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 52mRs 2,679–4,710
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya is to bus via Alawwa which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Ambepussa and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Galigamuwa and Embilipitiya is 151 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
The best way to get from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ambepussa station.
Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya.
There are 347+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Galigamuwa to Embilipitiya via Ambepussa and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Rathnapura to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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