There are 4 ways to get from Wattala 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
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 40mRs 7,049–10,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Embilipitiyataxi 160.3 km
2h 40mRs 44,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 40m 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 172 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 5h 48m 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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
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 40m to drive from Wattala to Embilipitiya.
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