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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pettah to Embilipitiya

Composite routes from Pettah to Embilipitiya

Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
162 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.94–$8.42

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya?

The cheapest way to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs $1.41 - $2.50 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya?

The fastest way to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Pettah and Embilipitiya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Pettah to Embilipitiya?

The distance between Pettah and Embilipitiya is 231 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.

How do I travel from Pettah to Embilipitiya without a car?

The best way to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pettah to Embilipitiya bus from?

Pettah to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Train or bus from Pettah to Embilipitiya?

The best way to get from Pettah to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.41 - $2.50 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Pettah to Embilipitiya bus arrive?

Pettah to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.

Can I drive from Pettah to Embilipitiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Embilipitiya is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Pettah to Embilipitiya.

Where can I stay near Embilipitiya?

There are 301+ hotels available in Embilipitiya. Prices start at $15.66 per night.
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