There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 50mRs 13,090–15,079Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
6h 40mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 112.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Badullacar 112.3 km
2h 8mRs 4,880–7,048Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Badullataxi 112.3 km
2h 8mRs 5,500–7,000
Kandy to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Kandy and Badulla is 143 km. The road distance is 112.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Badulla without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Kandy to Badulla, including transfers.
Kandy to Badulla bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Badulla is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,580 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,580
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,890
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Badulla bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Badulla is 112 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kandy to Badulla.
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