What is the cheapest way to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9500 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla District (Region) and Colombo?

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

Is there a direct train between Badulla District (Region) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Badulla Station station and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo?

The distance between Badulla District (Region) and Colombo is 218 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.

How do I travel from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2400.

How long does it take to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo?

The bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Badulla District (Region) to Colombo bus from?

Badulla District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Badulla District (Region) to Colombo train from?

Badulla District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.

Train or bus from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo?

The best way to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9500 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Badulla District (Region) to Colombo bus arrive?

Badulla District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Badulla District (Region) to Colombo train arrive?

Badulla District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla District (Region) to Colombo is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Colombo.

Badulla District (Region) to Colombo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Badulla District (Region) to Colombo by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
6h 15m
Rs 900–2,400
Train
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
10h 1m
Rs 1,300–9,500
Drive 206.4 km
1. Drive from Badulla District (Region) to Colombocar 206.4 km
3h 44m
Rs 8,677–12,534

Badulla District (Region) to Colombo by train

12Weekly Trains

10h 1mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.2 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Badulla District (Region), Uva, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Superline Travels also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 10h 1m.

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