There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Buddama by bus, taxi, train, plane, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Ella to Buddamataxi
6h 45mRs 14,260–17,703Bus, taxi via Badulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawabus Route 99
- Take the taxi from Pinarawa to Buddamataxi
7h 58mRs 5,615–7,278Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Badulla Station to Buddamataxi
11h 5mRs 5,979–8,712Train, taxi via Kandy
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Buddamataxi
5h 41mRs 12,276–16,974Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Buddamataxi
4h 12mRs 38,975–167,607Drive 277.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Buddamacar 277.7 km
4h 37mRs 12,541–18,114Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Buddamataxi
4h 6mRs 35,975–154,607Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Buddamataxi
4h 28mRs 32,975–151,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Buddama is to bus and taxi via Badulla which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Buddama is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo and Buddama is 311 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Buddama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 45m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Colombo to Buddama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Buddama is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Colombo to Buddama.
There are 24+ hotels available in Buddama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Buddama, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Buddama. However, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Buddama. Alternatively, you can take the train to Badulla Station then take the taxi to Buddama.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–17,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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