There are 6 ways to get from Badulla to Medawachchiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Hali-Ela
best- Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Medawachchiyabus
11h 22mTrain via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
14h 21mRs 2,661–6,198Train
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Medawachchiyatrain Colombo / ...
12h 47mRs 3,051–6,668Drive 226.2 km
- Drive from Badulla to Medawachchiyacar 226.2 km
4h 14mRs 10,178–14,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Medawachchiyataxi 226.2 km
4h 14mRs 11,000–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Pettah to Medawachchiyabus
11h 43m
Badulla to Medawachchiya by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Medawachchiya is to train via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Medawachchiya is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Medawachchiya via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Medawachchiya via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Badulla and Medawachchiya is 479 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Medawachchiya without a car is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 11h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Badulla to Medawachchiya, including transfers.
Badulla to Medawachchiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.
Badulla to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Medawachchiya is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 11h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Badulla to Medawachchiya via Hali-Ela, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Medawachchiya via Polgahawela Junction and Medawachchiya in around 12h 47m.
- 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 Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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 2,300–3,100
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 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Medawachchiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Medawachchiya is 226 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Badulla to Medawachchiya.
There are 16+ hotels available in Medawachchiya.