There are 5 ways to get from Wattala to Embilipitiya by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
2h 50mRs 28,643–136,351Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 48mRs 540–600Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 7mRs 13,414–20,926Drive 160.3 km
- Drive from Wattala to Embilipitiyacar 160.3 km
2h 39mRs 7,303–10,549Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Embilipitiyataxi 160.3 km
2h 39mRs 44,000–55,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Beliatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Wattala and Embilipitiya is 268 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Wattala to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Wattala to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Wattala to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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 Maradana to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–55,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Wattala to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Wattala to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Embilipitiya is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Wattala to Embilipitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.