There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Kitulgala by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Eheliyagodabus Badulla-Colombo
- Take the taxi from Eheliyagoda to Kitulgalataxi
4h 45mRs 4,660–5,537Train
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Galabodatrain Badulla
6h 30mRs 2,789–4,893Drive 125.7 km
- Drive from Badulla to Kitulgalacar 125.7 km
2h 14mRs 5,640–8,146Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Kitulgalataxi 125.7 km
2h 14mRs 6,000–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kitulgala is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kitulgala is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Galaboda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Badulla and Kitulgala is 206 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kitulgala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Badulla to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Badulla to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
Badulla to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kitulgala is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Badulla to Kitulgala.
There are 205+ hotels available in Kitulgala.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Galaboda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Eheliyagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–8,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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