There are 4 ways to get from Panadura to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Panadura to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 3mRs 12,240–18,022Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 48mRs 1,333–1,650Drive 142.3 km
- Drive from Panadura to Embilipitiyacar 142.3 km
2h 18mRs 6,433–9,291Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Embilipitiyataxi 142.3 km
2h 18mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Panadura to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Panadura and Embilipitiya is 196 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Panadura to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Panadura to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Panadura to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Panadura to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Panadura to Beliatta 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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 Panadura to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- 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 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Panadura to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Panadura to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Embilipitiya is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Panadura to Embilipitiya.
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