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

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kottawa is to bus via Colombo City which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kottawa is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Kottawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Badulla Main Bus Station station and arriving at Kottawa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Badulla to Kottawa?

The distance between Badulla and Kottawa is 213 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Badulla to Kottawa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.

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

The bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kottawa takes 5h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Kottawa bus from?

Badulla to Kottawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.

Train or bus from Badulla to Kottawa?

The best way to get from Badulla to Kottawa is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Badulla to Kottawa bus arrive?

Badulla to Kottawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kottawa station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Kottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kottawa is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Badulla to Kottawa.

Where can I stay near Kottawa?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Kottawa.

Badulla to Kottawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Kottawa 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 Kottawabus Badulla-Colombo
5h 16m
Rs 2,200–2,700
Bus via Colombo City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pinarawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
7h 50m
Rs 900–1,300
Train
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Maradanatrain Badulla
10h 16m
Rs 6,079–9,210
Drive 196.9 km
1. Drive from Badulla to Kottawacar 196.9 km
3h 19m
Rs 8,614–12,442

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Badulla to Kottawa.

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Distance: 212.8 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kottawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 9h 56m.

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