How to Travel from
Chilaw to Badulla
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Chilaw, Sri Lanka → Badulla, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chilaw to Badulla
Composite routes from Chilaw to Badulla
Cheapest
3 h 56 min
Car
230 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 22 min
Taxi, Plane
153 km.
from $420.76
12 h 34 min
154 km.
from $5.07
8 h 9 min
154 km.
from $5.43
3 h 40 min
Taxi, Plane
153 km.
from $479.46
8 h 58 min
154 km.
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Transport providers
Airlines
Cinnamon Air
Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.30–$457.33
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.00–$482.74
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.51–$1.40
Train from Ragama to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.84
Bus operators
NCG Express
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla
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 Chilaw to Badulla?
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Badulla is to train which costs $1.96 - $6.52 and takes 12h 34m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chilaw to Badulla?
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Badulla is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $347.83 - $478.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Chilaw and Badulla?
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Is there a direct train between Chilaw and Badulla?
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Badulla Station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
How far is it from Chilaw to Badulla?
The distance between Chilaw and Badulla is 236 km. The road distance is 230.8 km.
How do I travel from Chilaw to Badulla without a car?
The best way to get from Chilaw to Badulla without a car is to bus via Welimada which takes 8h 9m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Chilaw to Badulla?
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Chilaw to Badulla, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Chilaw to Badulla bus from?
Chilaw to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Where do I catch the Chilaw to Badulla train from?
Chilaw to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
Train or bus from Chilaw to Badulla?
The best way to get from Chilaw to Badulla is to bus via Welimada which takes 8h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.96 - $6.52 and takes 12h 34m.
Where does the Chilaw to Badulla bus arrive?
Chilaw to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Where does the Chilaw to Badulla train arrive?
Chilaw to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Can I drive from Chilaw to Badulla?
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Badulla is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Chilaw to Badulla.
Where can I stay near Badulla?
There are 969+ hotels available in Badulla. Prices start at $47.75 per night.
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