There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gampola to Ellabus
6h 3mRs 3,188–4,176Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampola to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
6h 13mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 111 km
- Drive from Gampola to Badullacar 111 km
2h 4mRs 4,995–7,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Badullataxi 111 km
2h 4mRs 7,500–9,500
Gampola to Badulla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampola and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Gampola and Badulla is 134 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Gampola to Badulla, including transfers.
Gampola to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Badulla is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Gampola to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 380–930 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Badulla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–930
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
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
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Booking & Getting There
Gampola to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ella station.
Gampola to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Badulla is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Gampola to Badulla.
There are 1326+ hotels available in Badulla.