There are 5 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
12h 44mRs 3,509–5,106Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 22mRs 2,679–15,572Drive 325.5 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Badullacar 325.5 km
6h 14mRs 13,751–19,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Badullataxi 325.5 km
6h 14mRs 16,000–20,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
9h 28m
Kilinochchi to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Badulla is 552 km. The road distance is 325.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Badulla Main Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 13h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
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 Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kilinochchi to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Badulla is 325 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Kilinochchi to Badulla.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Badulla.