There are 6 ways to get from Badulla to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Moratuwa
best- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Nugegodabus Badulla-Colombo
7h 32mRs 3,035–4,967Train
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
11h 50mRs 2,579–11,691Drive 204.3 km
- Drive from Badulla to Kalutaracar 204.3 km
3h 20mRs 8,660–12,509Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Kalutarataxi 204.3 km
3h 20mRs 10,000–13,000Bus
- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
8h 8mTrain via Colombo
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Maradanatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
11h 55mRs 2,579–12,000
Badulla to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kalutara is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kalutara is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Badulla and Kalutara is 260 km. The road distance is 204.3 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kalutara without a car is to bus via Moratuwa which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Badulla to Kalutara, including transfers.
Badulla to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.
Badulla to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kalutara is to bus via Moratuwa which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Nugegoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Kalutara South via Fort Station in around 11h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Badulla Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,300–2,600
Train from Badulla Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Badulla to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kalutara is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Badulla to Kalutara.
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