There are 5 ways to get from Pannala to Badulla by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badulla
3h 9mRs 26,217–113,193Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mirigama to Badulla StationColombo
9h 4mRs 2,406–8,808Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
7h 54mRs 15,451–18,426Drive 192.8 km
- Drive from Pannala to Badulla192.8 km
3h 38mRs 8,057–11,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pannala to Badulla192.8 km
3h 38mRs 9,500–12,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pannala to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pannala to Badulla is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Pannala and Badulla is 211 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.
The best way to get from Pannala to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Pannala to Badulla, including transfers.
The best way to get from Pannala to Badulla is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 19000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 4m.
Yes, the driving distance between Pannala to Badulla is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Pannala to Badulla.
There are 1120+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mirigama to Badulla Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–7,500 and the journey takes 8h 37m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mirigama to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–12,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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