There are 6 ways to get from Badulla to Mannar (Station) 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus
- Take the taxi from Omanthai to Mannar (Station)taxi
13h 56mRs 7,754–10,849Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar (Station)taxi
14h 31mRs 6,761–11,198Drive 314.3 km
- Drive from Badulla to Mannar (Station)car 314.3 km
5h 55mRs 14,135–20,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Mannar (Station)taxi 314.3 km
5h 55mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, taxi via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar (Station)taxi
14h 46mRs 7,883–9,948Train, taxi via Vavuniya
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thandikulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Mannar (Station)taxi
15h 4mRs 6,761–11,198
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Mannar (Station) is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Mannar (Station) is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
The distance between Badulla and Mannar (Station) is 595 km. The road distance is 314.3 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Mannar (Station) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 56m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 13h 56m to get from Badulla to Mannar (Station), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Mannar (Station) is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Badulla to Mannar (Station).
There are 24+ hotels available in Mannar (Station).
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Mannar (Station), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Badulla to Mannar (Station). However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Pettah, take the bus to Omanthai, then take the taxi to Mannar (Station). Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Mannar (Station).
- 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 Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 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 Thandikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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