There are 5 ways to get from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 10mRs 14,012–21,795Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 11mRs 3,662–4,321Drive 160.9 km
- Drive from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiyacar 160.9 km
2h 44mRs 7,077–10,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiyataxi 160.9 km
2h 44mRs 17,000–21,000Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo Citybus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
7h 32mRs 3,876–4,462
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minuwangoda 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 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Beliatta via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Minuwangoda and Embilipitiya is 261 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Minuwangoda, Western, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
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. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 438
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Minuwangoda to Embilipitiya.
There are 330+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.