There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
9h 15mRs 1,235–5,353Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
9h 30mRs 2,485–6,042Drive 152.3 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Badullacar 152.3 km
2h 44mRs 6,938–10,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Badullataxi 152.3 km
2h 44mRs 7,500–9,500
Kurunegala to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Badulla is 312 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Kurunegala to Badulla, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Badulla is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Badulla is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kurunegala to Badulla.
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