There are 5 ways to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela 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, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandarawelataxi
3h 4mRs 25,975–112,334Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
13h 20mRs 3,072–6,858Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
11h 18mRs 4,996–6,086Drive 191.1 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Bandarawelacar 191.1 km
3h 13mRs 8,601–12,424Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Bandarawelataxi 191.1 km
3h 13mRs 23,000–29,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Bandarawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Bandarawela via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Passikudah and Bandarawela is 301 km. The road distance is 191.1 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Passikudah to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 20m.
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, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Bandarawela via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–29,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Passikudah to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Bandarawela is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Passikudah to Bandarawela.
There are 1548+ hotels available in Bandarawela.