There are 6 ways to get from Kantale to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kantale to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
11h 39mRs 2,123–4,781Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kantale to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
12h 15mRs 3,509–9,826Drive 205.7 km
- Drive from Kantale to Badullacar 205.7 km
4hRs 8,698–12,564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kantale to Badullataxi 205.7 km
4hRs 22,000–27,000Bus, train via Kandy
- Take the bus from Kantale to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
- Take the train from Kandy to Badulla Stationtrain
12h 49mRs 3,730–8,567Train
- Take the train from Kantale Station to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 16mRs 2,632–13,247
Kantale to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kantale to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kantale to Badulla is to drive which takes 4h and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kantale to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kantale and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kantale station to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kantale Station and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Kantale and Badulla is 441 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Kantale to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 11h 39m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Kantale to Badulla, including transfers.
Kantale to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kantale station.
Kantale to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kantale Station.
The best way to get from Kantale to Badulla is to bus which takes 11h 39m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Kantale, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kantale to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kantale Station to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 13h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
Train from Kandy to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,000
- 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 2,700–6,000
Train from Kantale Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,000
- 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 2,700–6,000
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kantale to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,223
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Kantale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kantale to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,400
- Website
- https://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 Kantale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kantale to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kantale to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kantale to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kantale to Badulla is 206 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kantale to Badulla.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Badulla.