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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kalutara to Badulla

Composite routes from Kalutara to Badulla

Cheapest
3 h 16 min
Car
205 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 28 min
Taxi, Plane
128 km.
from $470.16
11 h 22 min
128 km.
from $4.80
5 h 12 min
Train, Plane
128 km.
from $363.67
8 h 24 min
Train, Bus
128 km.
from $5.74

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:
$304.89–$482.74
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$381.11

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kalutara South to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.36–$1.02
Train from Fort Station to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.97
Train from Kalutara South to Habaraduwa
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.57–$1.78

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Nugegoda to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.51–$9.02

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:
$3.43–$4.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Badulla is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Badulla is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct train between Kalutara and Badulla?

No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Badulla Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Kalutara to Badulla?

The distance between Kalutara and Badulla is 265 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalutara to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kalutara to Badulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalutara to Badulla train from?

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

Train or bus from Kalutara to Badulla?

The best way to get from Kalutara to Badulla is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Kalutara to Badulla train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kalutara to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Badulla is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Kalutara to Badulla.

Where can I stay near Badulla?

There are 980+ hotels available in Badulla. Prices start at $46.27 per night.
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