There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
11h 23mRs 3,178–5,507Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain
12h 42mRs 4,453–6,818Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Badullacar 146.2 km
2h 45mRs 6,629–9,574Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Badullataxi 146.2 km
2h 45mRs 7,000–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Badulla is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa 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 23m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Badulla is 435 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Polonnaruwa to Badulla, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Badulla is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Badulla.
There are 1333+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 23m.
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- 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/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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