There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Mawanella 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 Ella to Gampolabus
4h 48mRs 4,280–5,412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Balanatrain Badulla
7h 51mRs 1,936–3,862Drive 133.4 km
- Drive from Badulla to Mawanellacar 133.4 km
2h 36mRs 5,986–8,647Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Mawanellataxi 133.4 km
2h 36mRs 6,500–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Gampola via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Balana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Badulla and Mawanella is 155 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Badulla to Mawanella, including transfers.
Badulla to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Badulla to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Mawanella is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ella to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 380–930 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Badulla Station to Balana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–930
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Badulla to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Balana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Mawanella is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Badulla to Mawanella.
There are 1291+ hotels available in Mawanella.