There are 4 ways to get from Maradana to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 46mRs 12,240–18,060Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 5mRs 540–600Drive 160.2 km
- Drive from Maradana to Embilipitiyacar 160.2 km
2h 37mRs 7,264–10,492Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradana to Embilipitiyataxi 160.2 km
2h 37mRs 44,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maradana to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Maradana to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradana to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Maradana and Embilipitiya is 225 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Maradana to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Maradana to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Maradana to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Maradana to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Maradana to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Maradana, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 58m. 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 Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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
Maradana to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Maradana to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradana to Embilipitiya is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Maradana to Embilipitiya.
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