There are 7 ways to get from Chilaw to Badulla by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Hatton
best- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badulla
3h 26mRs 32,219–120,287Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to RagamaPuttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Badulla StationColombo
12h 25mRs 2,528–11,546Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
8h 4mDrive 225.7 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Badulla225.7 km
4h 1mRs 9,436–13,629Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Badulla225.7 km
4h 1mRs 34,000–42,000Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Badulla
4h 29mRs 36,819–128,787Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus StationRoute 99
8h 53m
Chilaw to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Badulla is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Badulla Station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Chilaw and Badulla is 233 km. The road distance is 225.7 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Badulla without a car is to bus via Welimada which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chilaw to Badulla, including transfers.
Chilaw to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Badulla is to bus via Welimada which takes 8h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Badulla via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Welimada in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Badulla Station via Ragama in around 12h 25m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,100–2,600
Train from Ragama to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- 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 2,800–9,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–42,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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
Chilaw to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Badulla is 226 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chilaw to Badulla.
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