There are 5 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kesbewa
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makabura to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Colombo-Passara
8h 46mRs 3,667–5,860Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
9h 14mRs 1,749–3,924Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
12h 37mRs 2,553–6,241Drive 241.1 km
- Drive from Hikkaduwa to Badullacar 241.1 km
3h 28mRs 10,872–15,703Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Badullataxi 241.1 km
3h 28mRs 37,000–44,000
Hikkaduwa to Badulla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Badulla is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 4000 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hikkaduwa to Badulla is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikkaduwa to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikkaduwa to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Badulla Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Hikkaduwa and Badulla is 303 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Badulla without a car is to bus via Kesbewa which takes 8h 46m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Hikkaduwa to Badulla, including transfers.
Hikkaduwa to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Hikkaduwa to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Hikkaduwa to Badulla is to bus via Kesbewa which takes 8h 46m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Badulla Main Bus Station via Ambalangoda, Ambalangoda, Makumbura, and Makabura in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Badulla Station via Fort Station in around 12h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 290–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 290–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–470
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Makabura to Badulla Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
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
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–44,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hikkaduwa to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Hikkaduwa to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikkaduwa to Badulla is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Hikkaduwa to Badulla.
There are 1219+ hotels available in Badulla.