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How to get fromVavuniya to Embilipitiyaby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vavuniya to Embilipitiya by bus, plane, taxi, train, 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.

  1. Bus, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4h 20m

  2. Bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    12h 15m
    Rs 1,400–1,992

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    9h 44m
    Rs 2,475–2,535

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    10h 7m
    Rs 13,619–21,252

  5. Drive  356.1 km

    1. Drive from Vavuniya to Embilipitiyacar car 356.1 km
    5h 44m
    Rs 15,658–22,616

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Embilipitiyataxi taxi 356.1 km
    5h 44m
    Rs 39,000–47,000

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    9h 53m
    Rs 1,919–3,752

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,315Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vavuniya to Embilipitiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 380.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Vavuniya to Embilipitiya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vavuniya to Embilipitiya via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 10h 7m.

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