There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Buddama by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Buddama
3h 25mRs 29,124–129,555Drive 277.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Buddama277.7 km
4h 47mRs 11,501–16,612Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Buddama
7h 54mRs 15,613–19,667Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to DemodaraColombo
- Take the taxi from Demodara to Buddama
10h 48mRs 14,379–25,028
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Buddama is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Buddama is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo and Buddama is 354 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Buddama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 54m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 20000.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Colombo to Buddama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Buddama is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Colombo to Buddama.
There are 10+ hotels available in Buddama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Buddama, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Buddama. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Buddama. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Welimada then take the taxi to Buddama.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Demodara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
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
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.