There are 4 ways to get from Chenkalady to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus StationRoute 99
12h 42mRs 3,183–4,780Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to PolgahawelaBatticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla StationColombo
14h 51mRs 2,679–15,789Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Badulla145.5 km
2h 32mRs 6,061–8,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Badulla145.5 km
2h 32mRs 7,000–9,000
Chenkalady to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 14h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chenkalady station to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Badulla is 518 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Chenkalady to Badulla, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Badulla is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 14h 51m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eravur Station to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 14h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Chenkalady to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Chenkalady to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Badulla is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Chenkalady to Badulla.
There are 1120+ hotels available in Badulla.