There are 6 ways to get from Medawachchiya to Badulla by bus, train, taxi, or car
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 Medawachchiya to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
11h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madawachchiya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
12h 2mRs 2,990–6,761Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Badullataxi
4h 50mBus, train
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kandy to Badulla Stationtrain
13h 18mDrive 226.2 km
- Drive from Medawachchiya to Badullacar 226.2 km
4h 14mRs 10,180–14,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Medawachchiya to Badullataxi 226.2 km
4h 14mRs 11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Medawachchiya to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Medawachchiya to Badulla is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Medawachchiya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Medawachchiya and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Medawachchiya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Madawachchiya and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Medawachchiya and Badulla is 451 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.
The best way to get from Medawachchiya to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Medawachchiya to Badulla, including transfers.
Medawachchiya to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Medawachchiya station.
Medawachchiya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madawachchiya station.
The best way to get from Medawachchiya to Badulla is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Medawachchiya to Badulla Main Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medawachchiya to Badulla Station via Madawachchiya and Polgahawela in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Madawachchiya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- 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
Train from Kandy to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Medawachchiya to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Medawachchiya to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–14,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Medawachchiya to Badulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Medawachchiya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medawachchiya to Badulla is 226 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Medawachchiya to Badulla.
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