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Negombo to Badulla

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Negombo, Sri Lanka → Badulla, Sri Lanka

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Four ways to Travel from Negombo to Badulla

Composite routes from Negombo to Badulla

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Other

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 Gampaha to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.59

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
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 Negombo to Badulla?

The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Badulla is to train which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Negombo to Badulla is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 35m and costs $304.35 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Negombo to Badulla?

The distance between Negombo and Badulla is 193 km. The road distance is 250.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Negombo to Badulla without a car is to bus via Welimada which takes 7h 22m and costs $29.35 - $38.04 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Negombo to Badulla, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Negombo to Badulla?

The best way to get from Negombo to Badulla is to bus via Welimada which takes 7h 22m and costs $29.35 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 9h 20m. There are no good options to bus between Negombo to Badulla.

Can I drive from Negombo to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Badulla is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Negombo 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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