There are 4 ways to get from Maharagama to Elpitiya by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
2h 9mRs 4,413–5,014Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Moratuwa to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Elpitiyataxi
2h 38mRs 3,377–5,583Drive 79.4 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Elpitiyacar 79.4 km
58 minRs 3,595–5,193Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Elpitiyataxi 79.4 km
58 minRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Elpitiya is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Maharagama and arriving at Ambalangoda via Makumbura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Maharagama and Elpitiya is 116 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Elpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Maharagama to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Maharagama to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Maharagama to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Elpitiya is 79 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Maharagama to Elpitiya.
There are 1728+ hotels available in Elpitiya.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda hourly. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 380–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–26,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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