There are 4 ways to get from Talalla to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex 1-1
- Take the bus from Makabura to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Passara
8h 4mRs 4,434–5,306Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakanadura to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
14h 4mRs 2,346–7,253Drive 166.2 km
- Drive from Talalla to Bandarawelacar 166.2 km
2h 39mRs 7,550–10,906Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talalla to Bandarawelataxi 166.2 km
2h 39mRs 25,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talalla to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Talalla to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talalla to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Bandarawela via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Talalla to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kakanadura and arriving at Bandarawela via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
The distance between Talalla and Bandarawela is 326 km. The road distance is 166.2 km.
The best way to get from Talalla to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Talalla to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Talalla to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Talalla to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kakanadura station.
The best way to get from Talalla to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 14h 4m.
What companies run services between Talalla, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Talalla to Bandarawela via Matara and Makabura in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Talalla to Bandarawela via Kakanadura and Fort Station in around 14h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kakanadura to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Makabura to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Talalla to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Talalla to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talalla to Bandarawela is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Talalla to Bandarawela.
There are 1596+ hotels available in Bandarawela.