There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
12h 44mRs 3,510–5,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 22mRs 2,679–6,354Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Badullacar 326.5 km
5h 50mRs 14,396–20,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Badullataxi 326.5 km
5h 50mRs 16,000–20,000
Kilinochchi to Badulla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Badulla is 549 km. The road distance is 326.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Badulla is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Badulla Main Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 13h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- 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 Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilinochchi to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kilinochchi to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Badulla is 327 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Kilinochchi to Badulla.
There are 1251+ hotels available in Badulla.