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How to get fromChennai to Badullaby bus, ferry, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Badulla by bus, ferry, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 50m
    Rs 27,721–32,029

  2. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi taxi
    17h 25m
    Rs 31,299–89,075

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Badullataxi taxi
    17h 49m
    Rs 32,399–90,575

  4. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MAA - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Badullataxi taxi
    10h 22m
    Rs 34,899–92,575

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Badullataxi taxi
    18h 34m
    Rs 34,899–94,075

  6. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MAA - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    14h 35m
    Rs 30,299–88,475

  7. Fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain train
    19h 28m
    Rs 34,499–90,175

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 26,162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,059.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 50m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Badulla, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Badulla. However, you can take the line 109 bus to Thiruvanmiyur, take the bus to Nagore, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Badulla Main Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Badulla.

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