There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Badulla District (Region) by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badulla District (Region)taxi
2h 52mRs 25,774–126,606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
6h 15mRs 900–2,400Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
9h 20mRs 1,300–9,500Drive 215.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Badulla District (Region)car 215.7 km
3h 32mRs 9,069–13,100
Colombo to Badulla District (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Badulla District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Badulla District (Region) is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 130000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Colombo and Badulla District (Region) is 210 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Badulla District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Colombo to Badulla District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Badulla District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Badulla District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Badulla District (Region) is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Badulla District (Region), Uva, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Superline Travels also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- 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 2,800–9,500
- 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
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–6,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Badulla District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Badulla Main Bus Station.
Colombo to Badulla District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Badulla District (Region) is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Colombo to Badulla District (Region).
There are 1221+ hotels available in Badulla District (Region).