There are 3 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
7h 24mRs 1,312–1,480Drive 131.6 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Elpitiyacar 131.6 km
1h 34mRs 5,926–8,559Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Elpitiyataxi 131.6 km
1h 34mRs 14,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1500 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Elpitiya is 273 km. The road distance is 131.6 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Elpitiya is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya.
There are 1736+ hotels available in Elpitiya.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Elpitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurundugaha Heththapma in around 7h 24m.
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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