There are 4 ways to get from Ganewalpola to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
10h 59mRs 2,812–5,196Train
- Take the train from Kekirawa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
11h 34mRs 3,074–6,878Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Ganewalpola to Badullacar 173.2 km
3h 19mRs 7,844–11,330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ganewalpola to Badullataxi 173.2 km
3h 19mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ganewalpola to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ganewalpola to Badulla is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ganewalpola to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ganewalpola to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kekirawa and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Ganewalpola and Badulla is 411 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Ganewalpola to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Ganewalpola to Badulla, including transfers.
Ganewalpola to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Habarana station.
Ganewalpola to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kekirawa station.
The best way to get from Ganewalpola to Badulla is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Ganewalpola, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ganewalpola to Badulla Main Bus Station via Habarana, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ganewalpola to Badulla Station via Kekirawa and Polgahawela in around 11h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kekirawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ganewalpola to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Ganewalpola to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ganewalpola to Badulla is 173 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Ganewalpola to Badulla.
There are 1334+ hotels available in Badulla.