There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Embilipitiya by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Embilipitiyataxi
3h 46mRs 12,240–18,001Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 8mRs 1,346–1,666Drive 149.5 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Embilipitiyacar 149.5 km
2h 25mRs 6,793–9,812Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Embilipitiyataxi 149.5 km
2h 25mRs 16,000–20,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 24mRs 1,745–3,470
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Kalutara and Embilipitiya is 181 km. The road distance is 149.5 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Embilipitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kalutara to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Kalutara to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Embilipitiya is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Kalutara to Embilipitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Embilipitiya via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–20,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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