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Matara, Sri Lanka → Badulla, Sri Lanka

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Six ways to Travel from Matara to Badulla

Composite routes from Matara to Badulla

Cheapest
2 h 44 min
Car
192 km.
from $10
Other
2 h 44 min
Rideshare
192 km.
from $7.30
2 h 55 min
Plane, Taxi
128 km.
from $477.35
12 h 54 min
Bus, Train
127 km.
from $4.02
8 h 35 min
128 km.
from $13.70
9 h 57 min
128 km.
from $6.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$355.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.10

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Makabura to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.40–$2.41
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawa
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Badulla is to bus and train which costs $2.93 - $7.61 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Badulla?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Matara to Badulla?

The distance between Matara and Badulla is 250 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $8.70 - $10.33 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Matara to Badulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Badulla bus from?

Matara to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.

Train, bus or fly from Matara to Badulla?

The best way to get from Matara to Badulla is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $8.70 - $10.33 . There are no good options to train or fly between Matara to Badulla.

Where does the Matara to Badulla bus arrive?

Matara to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.

Can I drive from Matara to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Badulla is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Matara 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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