There are 6 ways to get from Balapitiya to Badulla by bus, train, taxi, 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 via Kesbewa
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makabura to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Colombo-Passara
8h 10mRs 3,423–4,132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawabus Route 99
10h 16mRs 2,143–3,602Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 33mRs 2,543–5,602Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Pelmadullataxi
- Take the bus from Pelmadulla to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
4h 52mRs 14,783–18,103Drive 220.7 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Badullacar 220.7 km
4hRs 9,964–14,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Badullataxi 220.7 km
4hRs 24,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Badulla is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3600 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Badulla is to drive which takes 4h and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Badulla is 297 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Badulla without a car is to bus via Kesbewa which takes 8h 10m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Balapitiya to Badulla, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Badulla is 221 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Balapitiya to Badulla.
There are 1215+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Badulla Main Bus Station via Ambalangoda, Makumbura, and Makabura in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 290–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 290–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–470
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Makabura to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Pelmadulla to Hali-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–29,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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