There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
11h 51mRs 5,896–6,787Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
13h 20mRs 3,072–15,058Drive 189.4 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Bandarawelacar 189.4 km
3h 20mRs 7,972–11,515Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Bandarawelataxi 189.4 km
3h 20mRs 24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Passikudah and Bandarawela is 486 km. The road distance is 189.4 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela, including transfers.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 13h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Bandarawela is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Passikudah to Bandarawela.
There are 1406+ hotels available in Bandarawela.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Bandarawela via Oddaimavadi, Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Welimada in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Bandarawela via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 13h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- 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 2,700–8,000
Train from Polgahawela to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,500
- 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 2,700–6,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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