There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Badulla Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Badulla is 92 km. The road distance is 58.7 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Badulla is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla.
There are 1336+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Badulla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nanuoya to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–3,700
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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