There are 4 ways to get from Kankesanturai to Badulla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
14h 45mRs 2,679–6,465Bus
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
14h 59mRs 3,600–5,600Drive 402.8 km
- Drive from Kankesanturai to Badullacar 402.8 km
7h 26mRs 17,978–25,968Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Badullataxi 402.8 km
7h 26mRs 22,000–27,000
Kankesanturai to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanturai to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanturai to Badulla is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanturai to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankesanturai to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Kankesanturai and Badulla is 567 km. The road distance is 402.8 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai to Badulla without a car is to train which takes 14h 45m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 14h 45m to get from Kankesanturai to Badulla, including transfers.
Kankesanturai to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kankesanturai station.
Kankesanturai to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai to Badulla is to train which takes 14h 45m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 14h 59m.
What companies run services between Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kankesanturai to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kankesanturai to Badulla Main Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 14h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Kankesanturai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kankesanturai to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kankesanturai to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanturai to Badulla is 403 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Kankesanturai to Badulla.
There are 1365+ hotels available in Badulla.