There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Passikudah by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
13h 15mRs 3,705–6,110Train
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
14h 54mRs 3,131–6,898Drive 163.7 km
- Drive from Badulla to Passikudahcar 163.7 km
2h 55mRs 7,348–10,614Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Passikudahtaxi 163.7 km
2h 55mRs 8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Passikudah is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Passikudah is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Badulla and Passikudah is 507 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Passikudah without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Badulla to Passikudah, including transfers.
Badulla to Passikudah bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.
Badulla to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Passikudah is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 14h 54m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Passikudah via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Passikudah via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 14h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 Passikudah bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Passikudah is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Badulla to Passikudah.
There are 52+ hotels available in Passikudah.