There are 4 ways to get from Kollupitiya 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
5h 32mRs 540–600Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
5h 44mRs 12,240–18,057Drive 158.7 km
- Drive from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiyacar 158.7 km
2h 34mRs 7,158–10,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiyataxi 158.7 km
2h 34mRs 43,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Kollupitiya and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollupitiya station to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Kollupitiya and Embilipitiya is 165 km. The road distance is 158.7 km.
The best way to get from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Kollupitiya, 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 Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 43,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kollupitiya to Embilipitiya.
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