What is the cheapest way to get from Fort to Badulla?

The cheapest way to get from Fort to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort to Badulla?

The fastest way to get from Fort to Badulla is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000.

Is there a direct bus between Fort and Badulla?

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.

Is there a direct train between Fort and Badulla?

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.

How far is it from Fort to Badulla?

The distance between Fort and Badulla is 212 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.

How do I travel from Fort to Badulla without a car?

The best way to get from Fort to Badulla without a car is to bus via Welimada which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000.

How long does it take to get from Fort to Badulla?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Fort to Badulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort to Badulla bus from?

Fort to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Fort to Badulla train from?

Fort to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Fort to Badulla?

The best way to get from Fort to Badulla is to bus via Welimada which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Fort to Badulla bus arrive?

Fort to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Badulla Main Bus Station.

Where does the Fort to Badulla train arrive?

Fort to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.

Can I drive from Fort to Badulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Badulla is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Fort to Badulla.

Where can I stay near Badulla?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Badulla.

Fort to Badulla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Fort to Badulla 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
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi
2h 54m
Rs 25,884–116,618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
6h 15m
Rs 900–2,400
Bus via Welimada
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
6h 2m
Rs 4,713–5,667
Train
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
9h 20m
Rs 1,300–9,500
Drive 216.7 km
1. Drive from Fort to Badullacar 216.7 km
3h 33m
Rs 9,111–13,161

Fort to Badulla by train

21Weekly Trains

9h 20mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 211.9 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. 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.

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