There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Gampolabus
5h 4mRs 5,180–6,512Train
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Rambukkanatrain Badulla
8h 30mRs 1,702–3,504Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Badulla to Pinnawalacar 146.7 km
2h 52mRs 6,604–9,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Pinnawalataxi 146.7 km
2h 52mRs 7,000–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Gampola via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Badulla and Pinnawala is 169 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Badulla to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Badulla to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Badulla to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, 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 Rambukkana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Badulla to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Pinnawala is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Badulla to Pinnawala.
There are 175+ hotels available in Pinnawala.