There are 4 ways to get from Mankulam to Badulla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 24mRs 2,671–14,615Bus
- Take the bus from Omanthai to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
13h 55mRs 4,202–7,182Drive 296.3 km
- Drive from Mankulam to Badullacar 296.3 km
5h 42mRs 12,662–18,290Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Badullataxi 296.3 km
5h 42mRs 14,000–18,000
Mankulam to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mankulam to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 15000 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mankulam to Badulla is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct train from Mankulam to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Mankulam and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Mankulam and Badulla is 453 km. The road distance is 296.3 km.
The best way to get from Mankulam to Badulla without a car is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 13h 24m to get from Mankulam to Badulla, including transfers.
Mankulam to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mankulam station.
The best way to get from Mankulam to Badulla is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 13h 55m.
Mankulam to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankulam to Badulla is 296 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Mankulam to Badulla.
What companies run services between Mankulam, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Mankulam to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mankulam to Badulla Main Bus Station via Omanthai, Omanthai, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 13h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- 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 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 Omanthai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,284
- 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/
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