There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Hambantota by bus, 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 Ella to Tissamaharamabus
4h 47mRs 5,520–6,312Bus via Badulla Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
5h 9mRs 4,404–6,690Drive 130.2 km
- Drive from Badulla to Hambantotacar 130.2 km
2h 13mRs 5,727–8,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Hambantotataxi 130.2 km
2h 13mRs 6,500–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Hambantota is to bus via Badulla Station which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Hambantota is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Hambantota. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Tissamaharama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Badulla and Hambantota is 138 km. The road distance is 130.2 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Hambantota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Badulla to Hambantota, including transfers.
Badulla to Hambantota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Badulla to Hambantota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Tissamaharama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Hambantota is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Badulla to Hambantota.
There are 175+ hotels available in Hambantota.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Hambantota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ella to Tissamaharama twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 320–350 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
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