There are 6 ways to get from Kalkudah to Bandarawela by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Hatton
best- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Bandarawelataxi
4h 20mRs 58,066–173,260Train
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
13h 12mRs 4,258–8,278Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
9h 6mDrive 263.8 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Bandarawelacar 263.8 km
4h 55mRs 11,918–17,214Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Bandarawelataxi 263.8 km
4h 55mRs 32,000–39,000Taxi, fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
8h 13mRs 54,066–165,260
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Bandarawela is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 180000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Bandarawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Bandarawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Bandarawela is 290 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Kalkudah to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Bandarawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Kalkudah to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Bandarawela via Puttalam, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Bandarawela via Puttalam and Ragama in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Ragama to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–41,000
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah to Bandarawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kalkudah to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Bandarawela is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kalkudah to Bandarawela.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Bandarawela.












