There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
14h 20mRs 3,600–5,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
14h 40mRs 2,679–17,650Drive 389.5 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Badullacar 389.5 km
7h 17mRs 16,457–23,772Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Badullataxi 389.5 km
7h 17mRs 19,000–23,000Bus via Hali-Ela
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
16h 41mRs 3,503–4,050
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 18000 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Badulla is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Fort to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna Fort to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Jaffna Fort and Badulla is 638 km. The road distance is 389.5 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 14h 20m to get from Jaffna Fort to Badulla, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna Fort to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Badulla is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 18000 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Badulla Main Bus Station via Jaffna, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Badulla Station via Jaffna and Polgahawela in around 14h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–11,000
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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
- 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 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna Fort to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna Fort to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Fort to Badulla is 390 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Badulla.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Badulla.