There are 5 ways to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ratmalana to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 56mRs 12,240–18,038Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 41mRs 1,717–3,430Drive 151.2 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Embilipitiyacar 151.2 km
2h 27mRs 6,800–9,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Embilipitiyataxi 151.2 km
2h 27mRs 41,000–50,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana 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
3h 8mRs 36,392–163,145
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Ratmalana and Embilipitiya is 209 km. The road distance is 151.2 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Ratmalana to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ratmalana to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ratmalana station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ratmalana to Beliatta twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 8m. 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ratmalana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–50,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ratmalana to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Ratmalana to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Embilipitiya is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya.
There are 330+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.