There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
11h 32mRs 3,601–6,192Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
12h 45mRs 3,295–7,122Drive 152.7 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badullacar 152.7 km
2h 54mRs 6,857–9,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badullataxi 152.7 km
2h 54mRs 7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) and Badulla is 442 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla Main Bus Station via Polonnaruwa, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla Station via Hingurakgoda and Polgahawela in around 12h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Badulla.
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