There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Kilinochchi by bus, train, 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 Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kilinochchibus
12h 29mRs 3,515–5,456Train
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
14h 12mRs 2,661–6,298Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Badulla to Kilinochchicar 326.5 km
5h 50mRs 14,394–20,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Kilinochchitaxi 326.5 km
5h 50mRs 16,000–20,000
Badulla to Kilinochchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Kilinochchi via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Badulla and Kilinochchi is 548 km. The road distance is 326.5 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Badulla to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Badulla to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.
Badulla to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Kilinochchi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction in around 14h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Junction to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- 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 2,400–3,200
- 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 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kilinochchi is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Badulla to Kilinochchi.
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