There are 4 ways to get from Alawwa to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
8h 30mRs 1,724–3,890Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
9h 14mRs 2,474–6,025Drive 165.5 km
- Drive from Alawwa to Badullacar 165.5 km
3h 8mRs 7,543–10,895Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alawwa to Badullataxi 165.5 km
3h 8mRs 8,000–10,000
Alawwa to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Alawwa to Badulla is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alawwa to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Alawwa to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Alawwa and Badulla is 286 km. The road distance is 165.5 km.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Alawwa to Badulla, including transfers.
Alawwa to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Alawwa to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Badulla is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Alawwa, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Alawwa to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Alawwa to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Alawwa to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alawwa to Badulla is 165 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Alawwa to Badulla.
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