There are 4 ways to get from Thanamalwila to Badulla by bus, car, taxi, or train
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 Thanamalwila to Ellabus
3h 53mRs 3,034–3,504Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Ellabus
- Take the train from Ella to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo / ...
4h 12mRs 1,334–3,154Drive 84.2 km
- Drive from Thanamalwila to Badullacar 84.2 km
1h 29mRs 3,729–5,386Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanamalwila to Badullataxi 84.2 km
1h 29mRs 9,000–11,000
Thanamalwila to Badulla by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanamalwila to Badulla is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Thanamalwila to Badulla is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanamalwila to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Thanamalwila and arriving at Hali-Ela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Thanamalwila and Badulla is 86 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Thanamalwila to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Thanamalwila to Badulla, including transfers.
Thanamalwila to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Thanamalwila station.
Thanamalwila to Badulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanamalwila to Badulla is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Thanamalwila to Badulla.
There are 1234+ hotels available in Badulla.
What companies run services between Thanamalwila, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Thanamalwila to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 230–260 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Thanamalwila to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–260
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 230–260
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–360
- Super Lux
- Rs 480–650
Bus from Thanamalwila to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–260
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 230–260
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–360
- Super Lux
- Rs 480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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