There are 4 ways to get from Kalmunai to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
14h 13mRs 3,280–5,679Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain
17h 9mRs 4,924–8,887Drive 154.3 km
- Drive from Kalmunai to Badullacar 154.3 km
2h 57mRs 6,912–9,984Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Badullataxi 154.3 km
2h 57mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalmunai to Badulla is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 14h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmunai to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmunai to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Kalmunai and Badulla is 572 km. The road distance is 154.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalmunai to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 14h 13m to get from Kalmunai to Badulla, including transfers.
Kalmunai to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Kalmunai to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmunai to Badulla is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kalmunai to Badulla.
There are 1362+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Kalmunai, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalmunai to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 14h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- 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 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
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