There are 4 ways to get from Kattankudy to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
13h 30mRs 3,280–5,636Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
16h 26mRs 4,884–8,845Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Kattankudy to Badullacar 167.3 km
2h 49mRs 7,604–10,984Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattankudy to Badullataxi 167.3 km
2h 49mRs 8,000–10,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kattankudy to Badulla is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kattankudy to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattankudy to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattankudy to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
The distance between Kattankudy and Badulla is 538 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Kattankudy to Badulla, including transfers.
Kattankudy to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Kattankudy to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Badulla is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 16h 26m.
What companies run services between Kattankudy, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kattankudi to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kattankudi to Badulla Station via Batticaloa, Batticaloa, and Polgahawela in around 16h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- 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 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kattankudy to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Kattankudy to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattankudy to Badulla is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kattankudy to Badulla.
There are 1352+ hotels available in Badulla.