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Badulla, Sri Lanka → Katunayake, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Badulla to Katunayake

Composite routes from Badulla to Katunayake

Cheapest
3 h 40 min
Car
244 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Badulla to Colombo

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.18–$584.37

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Badulla Station to Fort
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.97

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Badulla to Katunayake?

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Katunayake is to train which costs $1.85 - $5.98 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Badulla to Katunayake?

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Katunayake is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Katunayake?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Badulla to Katunayake?

The distance between Badulla and Katunayake is 295 km. The road distance is 245 km.

How do I travel from Badulla to Katunayake without a car?

The best way to get from Badulla to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Katunayake?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Badulla to Katunayake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Katunayake bus from?

Badulla to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.

Train or bus from Badulla to Katunayake?

The best way to get from Badulla to Katunayake is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.85 - $5.98 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Badulla to Katunayake bus arrive?

Badulla to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Katunayake?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Katunayake is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Badulla to Katunayake.

Where can I stay near Katunayake?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Katunayake. Prices start at $15.33 per night.
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