There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Badulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus Route 99
12h 42mRs 3,280–5,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain Colombo
14h 28mRs 2,679–6,340Drive 166.6 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Badullacar 166.6 km
2h 42mRs 7,596–10,972Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Badullataxi 166.6 km
2h 42mRs 8,000–10,000
Valaichchenai to Badulla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Badulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Badulla is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Badulla station. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Badulla Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Badulla is 499 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Badulla without a car is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Valaichchenai to Badulla, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Badulla is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Badulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Badulla Main Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 14h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- 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
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 Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- 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/
- 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 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai to Badulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Badulla is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Valaichchenai to Badulla.
There are 1352+ hotels available in Badulla.