There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Kelaniya by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Kaluaggala
best- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kaluaggalabus Badulla-Colombo
5h 5mRs 8,260–10,174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
6h 27mRs 3,715–6,110Train
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Maradanatrain Badulla
10h 8mRs 4,179–6,610Drive 200.2 km
- Drive from Badulla to Kelaniyacar 200.2 km
3h 35mRs 9,097–13,140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kelaniya is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Kaluaggala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Badulla and Kelaniya is 213 km. The road distance is 200.2 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kelaniya without a car is to bus via Kaluaggala which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Badulla to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Badulla to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.
Badulla to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kelaniya is to bus via Kaluaggala which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kaluaggala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 9h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Badulla Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kaluaggala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://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/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Badulla to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluaggala station.
Badulla to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kelaniya is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Badulla to Kelaniya.
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