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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Badulla by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi taxi
    14h 49m
    Rs 40,005–116,132

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 27,445–31,718

  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
    15h 12m
    Rs 43,605–121,132

  4. 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
    16h 28m
    Rs 43,605–121,132

  5. 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
    19h 54m
    Rs 37,525–114,682

  6. 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 38m
    Rs 43,195–117,232

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

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 subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Badulla. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Badulla Main Bus Station via Thiruvanmiyur, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 25h 50m.

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