There are 5 ways to get from Mihintale to Badulla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
11h 42mRs 3,894–7,847Bus
- Take the bus from Rambewa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
11h 42mDrive 205.2 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Badullacar 205.2 km
3h 52mRs 9,333–13,480Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Badullataxi 205.2 km
3h 52mRs 22,000–27,000Bus via Anuradhapura
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
12h 9mRs 4,331–5,291
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Badulla is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Rambewa and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Mihintale and Badulla is 371 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Badulla without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Mihintale to Badulla, including transfers.
Mihintale to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Rambewa station.
Mihintale to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Badulla is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Badulla Station via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Badulla Main Bus Station via Rambewa, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Rambewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- 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 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mihintale to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Mihintale to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Badulla is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Mihintale to Badulla.
There are 1338+ hotels available in Badulla.