There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
4h 11mRs 51,458–163,313Drive 269.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Puttalam to Embilipitiyacar 269.1 km
4h 34mRs 12,258–17,706Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
8h 3mTrain
- Take the train from Puttalam to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
10h 14mRs 13,529–21,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Embilipitiyataxi 269.1 km
4h 34mRs 29,000–35,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Beliatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Puttalam and Embilipitiya is 351 km. The road distance is 269.1 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 22000 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Embilipitiya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Embilipitiya via Maradana and Beliatta in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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 7,000–35,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Embilipitiya is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Puttalam to Embilipitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.