There are 6 ways to get from Kinniya to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
12h 31mRs 3,748–6,443Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
14h 6mRs 3,466–7,323Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 7mRs 4,098–6,643Drive 221.1 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Badullacar 221.1 km
4h 29mRs 10,076–14,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinniya to Badullataxi 221.1 km
4h 29mRs 24,000–29,000Bus, train via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
13h 18mRs 5,343–7,842
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Badulla is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Kinniya and Badulla is 483 km. The road distance is 221.1 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Kinniya to Badulla, including transfers.
Kinniya to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Kinniya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Badulla is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Badulla Main Bus Station via Palampoddaru, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Badulla Station via China Bay and Polgahawela in around 14h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
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
Train from China Bay to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,400–3,100
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kinniya to Badulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kinniya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Badulla is 221 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kinniya to Badulla.
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