There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Katunayake by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Hali-Ela
best- Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
6h 54mRs 2,933–3,698Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
7h 15mRs 1,015–2,860Train
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
11h 8mRs 1,479–3,347Drive 206.5 km
- Drive from Badulla to Katunayakecar 206.5 km
3h 42mRs 9,293–13,423
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3400 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Katunayake is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Badulla and Katunayake is 266 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Katunayake without a car is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 6h 54m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Badulla to Katunayake, including transfers.
Badulla to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.
Badulla to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Katunayake is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 6h 54m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3400 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 10h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Katunayake is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Badulla to Katunayake.
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