There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Wellawa 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 Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
8h 38mRs 1,845–4,710Train
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
10h 17mRs 2,461–5,998Drive 160.9 km
- Drive from Badulla to Wellawacar 160.9 km
2h 54mRs 7,236–10,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Wellawataxi 160.9 km
2h 54mRs 8,000–10,000
Badulla to Wellawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Wellawa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Wellawa is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Wellawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Badulla and Wellawa is 322 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Wellawa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Badulla to Wellawa, including transfers.
Badulla to Wellawa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.
Badulla to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Wellawa is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Wellawa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Wellawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 8h 38m.
- 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
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Wellawa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Wellawa is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Badulla to Wellawa.
There are 70+ hotels available in Wellawa.