There are 4 ways to get from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 4mRs 1,740–3,464Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 18mRs 13,440–20,964Drive 148.2 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Embilipitiyacar 148.2 km
2h 26mRs 6,532–9,435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Embilipitiyataxi 148.2 km
2h 26mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Beliatta via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Embilipitiya is 197 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Veyangoda to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
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Booking & Getting There
Veyangoda to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Veyangoda to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Embilipitiya is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Veyangoda to Embilipitiya.
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