There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Badulla by train, car, or taxi
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Matale to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Badulla Station via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Matale and Badulla is 208 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Badulla without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Matale to Badulla, including transfers.
Matale to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Badulla is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Matale to Badulla.
There are 1285+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
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
- +94 114 600 111
- 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
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