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

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Chilaw is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Badulla and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Badulla to Chilaw?

The distance between Badulla and Chilaw is 410 km. The road distance is 223.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Badulla to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Badulla to Chilaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Chilaw bus from?

Badulla to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Chilaw train from?

Badulla to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.

Train or bus from Badulla to Chilaw?

The best way to get from Badulla to Chilaw is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Badulla to Chilaw bus arrive?

Badulla to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Badulla to Chilaw train arrive?

Badulla to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Chilaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Chilaw is 224 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Badulla to Chilaw.

Where can I stay near Chilaw?

There are 54+ hotels available in Chilaw.

Badulla to Chilaw - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Badulla to Chilaw by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi
2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Chilawtaxi
4h 16m
Rs 25,644–104,034
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Ragamatrain Badulla
2. Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
13h 10m
Rs 2,579–11,195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
8h 25m
Drive 223.9 km
1. Drive from Badulla to Chilawcar 223.9 km
4h 5m
Rs 9,470–13,678
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Chilawtaxi 223.9 km
4h 5m
Rs 34,000–41,000
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Chilawtaxi
5h 39m
Bus via Badulla Main Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
8h 54m

Badulla to Chilaw by train

19Weekly Trains

13h 10mAverage Duration

Rs 2,579Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Badulla to Chilaw.

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Distance: 409.6 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Hali-Ela to Chilaw via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Chilaw via Ragama in around 13h 10m.

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