There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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
6h 34mRs 540–600Drive 151.2 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Embilipitiyacar 151.2 km
2h 30mRs 6,667–9,630Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Embilipitiyataxi 151.2 km
2h 30mRs 41,000–50,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
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. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 6h 34m.
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.
- 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
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–50,000
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
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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 30m to drive from Ratmalana to Embilipitiya.
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