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

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Puttalam is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Badulla and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

How far is it from Badulla to Puttalam?

The distance between Badulla and Puttalam is 463 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Badulla to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Badulla to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Puttalam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Badulla to Puttalam train from?

Badulla to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.

Train or bus from Badulla to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Badulla to Puttalam is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Badulla to Puttalam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Badulla to Puttalam train arrive?

Badulla to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Puttalam is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Badulla to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 114+ hotels available in Puttalam.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Badulla to Puttalam 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, taxi
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
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi
4h 53m
Rs 23,144–100,534
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Ragamatrain Badulla
2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
14h 26m
Rs 2,579–6,176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
9h 5m
Drive 240.1 km
1. Drive from Badulla to Puttalamcar 240.1 km
4h 24m
Rs 10,509–15,180
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Puttalamtaxi 240.1 km
4h 24m
Rs 12,000–15,000
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi
6h 23m
Rs 21,500–98,662
Bus via Badulla Main Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
9h 34m

Badulla to Puttalam by train

19Weekly Trains

14h 26mAverage Duration

Rs 2,579Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Badulla to Puttalam.

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Distance: 463.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Hali-Ela to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Puttalam via Ragama in around 14h 26m.

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