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

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Ratmalana is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Ratmalana is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Ratmalana?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Ratmalana via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Badulla and Ratmalana?

No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Ratmalana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Badulla to Ratmalana?

The distance between Badulla and Ratmalana is 243 km. The road distance is 206 km.

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

The best way to get from Badulla to Ratmalana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Badulla to Ratmalana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Ratmalana bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Badulla to Ratmalana train from?

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

Train or bus from Badulla to Ratmalana?

The best way to get from Badulla to Ratmalana is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 12000 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Badulla to Ratmalana bus arrive?

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

Where does the Badulla to Ratmalana train arrive?

Badulla to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Ratmalana?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Ratmalana is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Badulla to Ratmalana.

Where can I stay near Ratmalana?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Ratmalana.

Badulla to Ratmalana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Badulla to Ratmalana by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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 Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 21m
Rs 2,200–2,400
Bus via Badulla Main Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
7h 46m
Rs 1,365–4,878
Train
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
11h 23m
Rs 1,829–11,591
Drive 206 km
1. Drive from Badulla to Ratmalanacar 206 km
3h 23m
Rs 8,722–12,598
Bus, 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 Ratmalanataxi
5h 20m

Badulla to Ratmalana by train

12Weekly Trains

11h 23mAverage Duration

Rs 1,829Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Badulla to Ratmalana.

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Distance: 243.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

Superline Travels operates a bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 10h 1m.

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