There are 4 ways to get from Katunayake to Embilipitiya by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6hRs 640–750Drive 170.4 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Embilipitiyacar 170.4 km
2h 52mRs 7,286–10,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katunayake to Embilipitiyataxi 170.4 km
2h 52mRs 46,000–60,000Fly, taxi, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Madampetaxi
- Take the bus from Madampe to Embilipitiyabus
4h 9mRs 20,784–131,595
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Katunayake and Embilipitiya is 190 km. The road distance is 170.4 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Katunayake to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Katunayake to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Katunayake to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Embilipitiya is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Katunayake to Embilipitiya.
There are 321+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Katunayake, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- 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
Bus from Madampe to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 160–190
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 160–190
- Semi Lux
- Rs 170–240
- Super Lux
- Rs 320–410
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–60,000
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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