There are 5 ways to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Hali-Ela
best- Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 42mRs 2,833–3,548Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
8h 3mRs 900–2,800Train
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Ragamatrain Badulla
10h 52mRs 2,479–6,076Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Badulla to Ja-Elacar 205.8 km
3h 45mRs 9,293–13,422Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
6h 27mRs 18,620–99,012
Badulla to Ja-Ela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Ja-Ela via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Ja-ela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Badulla and Ja-Ela is 257 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela without a car is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 7h 42m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Badulla to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.
Badulla to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Ja-Ela is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 7h 42m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 9h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Ja-Ela is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Badulla to Ja-Ela.
There are 2152+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.