There are 4 ways to get from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Moratuwa to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 11mRs 12,240–18,032Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 38mRs 1,327–1,641Drive 150.1 km
- Drive from Moratuwa to Embilipitiyacar 150.1 km
2h 25mRs 6,840–9,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Embilipitiyataxi 150.1 km
2h 25mRs 41,000–49,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Embilipitiya is 204 km. The road distance is 150.1 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Moratuwa to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, 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 41,000–49,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Moratuwa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Moratuwa to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Embilipitiya is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Moratuwa to Embilipitiya.
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