There are 4 ways to get from Hambantota to Badulla by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Hali-Ela
best- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 48mRs 6,229–7,275Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
5h 7mRs 4,529–6,925Drive 130.1 km
- Drive from Hambantota to Badullacar 130.1 km
2h 14mRs 5,870–8,478Taxi
- 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 which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 7m.
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 4h 48m.
The distance between Hambantota and Badulla is 141 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.
The best way to get from Hambantota to Badulla without a car is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Hambantota to Badulla, including transfers.
Hambantota to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tissamaharama station.
Hambantota to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, 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 1222+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tissamaharama to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 320–350 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
- 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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