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Three ways to Travel from Colombo to Badulla

Composite routes from Colombo to Badulla

Cheapest
3 h 28 min
Car
216 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 28 min
Rideshare
216 km.
from $8.22
2 h 50 min
Plane, Taxi
132 km.
from $561.02

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

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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

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

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 Colombo to Badulla?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Badulla is to train which costs $1.63 - $5.22 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Badulla is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $326.09 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Badulla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Badulla?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Colombo to Badulla?

The distance between Colombo and Badulla is 216 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Badulla without a car is to bus via Welimada which takes 6h 2m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Colombo to Badulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Badulla bus from?

Colombo to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Badulla train from?

Colombo to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Badulla?

The best way to get from Colombo to Badulla is to bus via Welimada which takes 6h 2m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.63 - $5.22 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Colombo to Badulla bus arrive?

Colombo to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Badulla Main Bus Station.

Where does the Colombo to Badulla train arrive?

Colombo to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Badulla is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Colombo 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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