There are 4 ways to get from Kadawatha to Elpitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 36mRs 1,552–1,926Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 9mRs 4,082–6,636Drive 93.3 km
- Drive from Kadawatha to Elpitiyacar 93.3 km
1h 5mRs 4,202–6,070Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadawatha to Elpitiyataxi 93.3 km
1h 5mRs 25,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadawatha to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kadawatha to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadawatha to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Kadawatha and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadawatha station to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Kadawatha and Elpitiya is 130 km. The road distance is 93.3 km.
The best way to get from Kadawatha to Elpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Kadawatha to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Kadawatha to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kadawatha to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kadawatha to Elpitiya is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Kadawatha, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
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
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kadawatha to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Kadawatha to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadawatha to Elpitiya is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Kadawatha to Elpitiya.
There are 1736+ hotels available in Elpitiya.