There are 3 ways to get from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya by taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Akkaraipattutaxi
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus
15h 23mRs 19,561–22,924Drive 173.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Pottuvil to Embilipitiyacar 173.7 km
2h 54mRs 7,638–11,032Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Embilipitiyataxi 173.7 km
2h 54mRs 49,000–60,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Pottuvil and Embilipitiya is 543 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 15h 23m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 23000.
It takes approximately 15h 23m to get from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottuvil to Embilipitiya is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya.
There are 330+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Akkaraipattu, take the bus to Wellawatta, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Embilipitiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Pottuvil to Embilipitiya in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–60,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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