There are 4 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 3mRs 540–600Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 32mRs 13,425–20,942Drive 167.6 km
- Drive from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiyacar 167.6 km
2h 51mRs 7,370–10,646Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiyataxi 167.6 km
2h 51mRs 46,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Beliatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Embilipitiya is 185 km. The road distance is 167.6 km.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–600 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
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
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ja-Ela to Embilipitiya.
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