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How to get fromPolgahawela to Embilipitiyaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Polgahawela to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    6h 35m
    Rs 1,773–3,512

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    6h 40m
    Rs 1,370–3,130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    6h 49m
    Rs 13,473–21,012

  4. Drive 166 km

    1. Drive from Polgahawela to Embilipitiyacar car 166 km
    3h 1m
    Rs 7,489–10,817

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Embilipitiyataxi taxi 166 km
    3h 1m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

  6. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4h 49m
    Rs 40,409–127,376

Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,296Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 233.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Polgahawela, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Polgahawela Junction to Embilipitiya via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polgahawela to Embilipitiya via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 40m.

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