The average train between Colombo and Badulla takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo 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 3 times a day between Colombo and Badulla. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Badulla at 7:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Badulla station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 48m.
Colombo to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
The distance between Colombo and Badulla is 133.5 km. The road distance is 301 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
