There are 8 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 Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi
3h 28mRs 25,115–125,709Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
12h 25mRs 2,528–11,546Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
8h 3mDrive 224.1 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Badullacar 224.1 km
4h 6mRs 9,469–13,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Badullataxi 224.1 km
4h 6mRs 34,000–41,000Taxi, fly to Kandy
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Badullataxi
3h 42mRs 26,215–127,209Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Badullataxi
4h 31mRs 29,715–129,209Bus via Badulla Main Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
9h 8m
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 28m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Hali-Ela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
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 224.1 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 which takes 8h 3m 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 Hali-Ela via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Badulla Station via Ragama in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- 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 2,200–2,400
- 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
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–41,000
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.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 224 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Chilaw to Badulla.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Badulla.