There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
14h 8mRs 3,450–5,350Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
14h 15mRs 2,679–6,441Drive 389.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region)car 389.7 km
7h 6mRs 17,570–25,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region)taxi 389.7 km
7h 6mRs 21,000–26,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
11h 11mBus via Hali-Ela
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
16h 25mRs 3,503–4,450
Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Jaffna and Badulla District (Region) is 638 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 14h 8m to get from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region), including transfers.
Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Badulla District (Region), Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Jaffna to Badulla Main Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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 Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Badulla District (Region) is 390 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Jaffna to Badulla District (Region).
There are 1221+ hotels available in Badulla District (Region).