There are 8 ways to get from Negombo to Badulla by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi
2h 38mRs 23,748–139,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
10h 48mRs 2,487–6,045Bus via Hali-Ela
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
7h 21mDrive 212.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Badullacar 212.5 km
3h 51mRs 9,573–13,828Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Badullataxi 212.5 km
3h 51mRs 35,000–42,000Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Badullataxi
3h 2mRs 27,348–144,366Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Badullataxi
3h 47mRs 27,348–154,366Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
8h 13m
Negombo to Badulla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Badulla is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Hali-Ela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Badulla Station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Negombo and Badulla is 190 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Badulla without a car is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Negombo to Badulla, including transfers.
Negombo to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Badulla is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Badulla via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Hali-Ela in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 59m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
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
- Superline Travels
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
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–42,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Badulla is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Negombo to Badulla.
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