There are 4 ways to get from Hambantota to Badulla by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
3h 51mRs 6,097–7,360Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
- Take the train from Ella to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
4h 22mRs 4,997–7,760Drive 130.1 km
- Drive from Hambantota to Badullacar 130.1 km
2h 14mRs 5,832–8,424Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hambantota to Badullataxi 130.1 km
2h 14mRs 6,500–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hambantota to Badulla is to bus and train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hambantota to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hambantota to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Tissamaharama and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Hambantota and Badulla is 132 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.
The best way to get from Hambantota to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Hambantota to Badulla, including transfers.
Hambantota to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tissamaharama station.
Hambantota to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hambantota to Badulla is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Hambantota to Badulla.
There are 1348+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Tissamaharama to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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