There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Kottawabus Badulla-Colombo
4h 42mRs 3,760–4,562Train
- Take the train from Bandarawela to Maradanatrain Badulla
8h 39mRs 4,479–6,967Drive 171 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Thalawathugodacar 171 km
2h 55mRs 7,661–11,066Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Thalawathugodataxi 171 km
2h 55mRs 47,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4600 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kottawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda. 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 Thalawathugoda is 186 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Bandarawela station.
Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Bandarawela to Kottawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 35m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Bandarawela to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Bandarawela to Kottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
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 Thalawathugoda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kottawa station.
Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bandarawela to Thalawathugoda.
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