There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
8h 8mDrive 269.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Puttalam to Embilipitiyacar 269.1 km
4h 34mRs 11,524–16,646Train
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
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 8m.
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 301 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 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 8m 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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Embilipitiya via Maradana and Beliatta in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
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 321+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.