There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Kattankudy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
13h 56mRs 3,215–5,610Train
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
14h 39mRs 4,861–8,798Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Badulla to Kattankudycar 161.2 km
2h 56mRs 7,346–10,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Kattankudytaxi 161.2 km
2h 56mRs 8,000–10,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kattankudy is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Kattankudi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Badulla and Kattankudy is 538 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kattankudy without a car is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 13h 56m to get from Badulla to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Badulla to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.
Badulla to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kattankudy is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kattankudi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Kattankudi via Polgahawela, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 14h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Badulla Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
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
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Badulla to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kattankudy is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Badulla to Kattankudy.
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