What is the cheapest way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela?

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela is to bus via Badulla Main Bus Station which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela?

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 95000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Ja-Ela?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Ja-Ela via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Badulla and Ja-Ela?

No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Ja-ela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Badulla to Ja-Ela?

The distance between Badulla and Ja-Ela is 371 km. The road distance is 205.6 km.

How do I travel from Badulla to Ja-Ela without a car?

The best way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400.

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Ja-Ela bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Badulla to Ja-Ela train from?

Badulla to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.

Train or bus from Badulla to Ja-Ela?

The best way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Badulla to Ja-Ela bus arrive?

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

Where does the Badulla to Ja-Ela train arrive?

Badulla to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Ja-Ela?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Ja-Ela is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Badulla to Ja-Ela.

Where can I stay near Ja-Ela?

There are 2225+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela 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
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
3h 29m
Rs 18,544–95,134
Bus via Badulla Main Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
7h 58m
Rs 900–2,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 29m
Rs 2,200–2,400
Train
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Ragamatrain Badulla
10h 52m
Rs 1,579–11,095
Drive 205.6 km
1. Drive from Badulla to Ja-Elacar 205.6 km
3h 49m
Rs 8,687–12,547
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Ja-Elataxi 205.6 km
3h 49m
Rs 10,000–13,000
Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Ellabus
2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 52m

Badulla to Ja-Ela by train

19Weekly Trains

10h 52mAverage Duration

Rs 1,579Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.8 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 9h 38m.

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