There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Kelaniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Kaluaggalabus Badulla-Colombo
4h 24mRs 8,260–10,133Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bandarawela to Maradanatrain Badulla
8h 39mRs 4,179–6,567Drive 179 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Kelaniyacar 179 km
2h 55mRs 8,073–11,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Kelaniyataxi 179 km
2h 55mRs 49,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Kelaniya is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kaluaggala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Kelaniya is 180 km. The road distance is 179 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Bandarawela to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Bandarawela station.
Bandarawela to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Kelaniya is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Bandarawela to Kaluaggala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bandarawela to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bandarawela to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Bandarawela to Kaluaggala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bandarawela to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluaggala station.
Bandarawela to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Kelaniya is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bandarawela to Kelaniya.
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