There are 5 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2h 18mRs 48,857–135,695Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
5h 5mRs 540–590Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
4h 29mRs 12,642–17,756Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Colombocar 159.4 km
2h 45mRs 7,057–10,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Colombotaxi 159.4 km
2h 45mRs 43,000–55,000
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 48000 - Rs. 140000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Colombo is 273 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Embilipitiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Colombo is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 540 - Rs. 590 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–590 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–55,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Embilipitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Colombo is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Embilipitiya to Colombo.
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