There are 4 ways to get from Maharagama to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Moratuwa to Beliattatrain Maradana
5h 30mRs 12,317–18,183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 40mRs 2,833–3,054Drive 147.7 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Embilipitiyacar 147.7 km
2h 25mRs 6,709–9,691Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Embilipitiyataxi 147.7 km
2h 25mRs 40,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Maharagama and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Maharagama to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Maharagama and Embilipitiya is 217 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Maharagama to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Maharagama to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Maharagama to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Moratuwa to Beliatta 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 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 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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
Maharagama to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Maharagama to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Embilipitiya is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Maharagama to Embilipitiya.
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