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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Badulla

Composite routes from Jaffna to Badulla

Cheapest
7 h 9 min
Car
394 km.
from $21
Other
7 h 13 min
Bus, Plane, Taxi
318 km.
Select a ticket
14 h 15 min
320 km.
from $7.76
12 h 54 min
320 km.
from $38.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.40–$4.70

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Badulla is to train which costs $2.93 - $9.78 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Badulla is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct train between Jaffna and Badulla?

No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Jaffna to Badulla?

The distance between Jaffna and Badulla is 575 km. The road distance is 394.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs $22.83 - $29.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Jaffna to Badulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Badulla train from?

Jaffna to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.

Train or bus from Jaffna to Badulla?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Badulla is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs $22.83 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.93 - $9.78 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Jaffna to Badulla train arrive?

Jaffna to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Badulla is 395 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Jaffna 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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