There are 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Peradeniya to Ellabus
6h 23mRs 3,234–4,296Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
7h 45mRs 2,471–5,921Drive 118.3 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Badullacar 118.3 km
2h 11mRs 5,325–7,692Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Badullataxi 118.3 km
2h 11mRs 8,000–10,000
Peradeniya to Badulla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Sarasavi Uyana and arriving at Badulla Station via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Badulla is 148 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Peradeniya to Badulla, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Badulla is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Peradeniya to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 430–1,050 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Badulla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Peradeniya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Peradeniya to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ella station.
Peradeniya to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Badulla is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Peradeniya to Badulla.
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