There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Badulla District (Region) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 50mRs 12,983–14,956Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
6h 40mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 111.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Badulla District (Region)car 111.5 km
2h 3mRs 5,010–7,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Badulla District (Region)taxi 111.5 km
2h 3mRs 7,500–9,500
Kandy to Badulla District (Region) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Badulla District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Badulla District (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Badulla District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Badulla Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Kandy and Badulla District (Region) is 143 km. The road distance is 111.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Badulla District (Region) without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Kandy to Badulla District (Region), including transfers.
Kandy to Badulla District (Region) bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Badulla District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Badulla District (Region) is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 15000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Badulla District (Region), Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,457 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Badulla Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,457
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Badulla District (Region) bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy to Badulla District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Badulla District (Region) is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Kandy to Badulla District (Region).
There are 1347+ hotels available in Badulla District (Region).