The average train between Batticaloa and Badulla takes 18h 15m and the fastest train takes 16h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Batticaloa to Badulla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Batticaloa and Badulla. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Batticaloa is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Badulla at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa station and arriving at Badulla station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
Batticaloa to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
The distance between Batticaloa and Badulla is 107.2 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 15h 7m.