Badulla to Colombo Fort

Badulla to Colombo Fort

Badulla
Colombo Fort
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Badulla to Colombo Fort Destination Reviews

WL
Wei L
Train was 3 hours late. The train is absolutely filthy. I'm not overly clean. To put in in perspective, I haven't cleaned my shoes in about 2 weeks and over a hundred miles through Southeast Asia and Europe. When I used a wipe, one swipe, on the headrest of my seat, it was dirtier than the wipe I used to clean the entirety of my shoe. The restrooms are absolutely disgusting, with pools of liquid on the floor at all times, which is brought out to the train. In my car, reserved 2nd class, there were 6 fully formed spider webs with spiders, dozens of mosquitos, 4 wasps, and hundreds of gnats. No one seemed to bat an eye so it seems like business as usual. Views weren't great either, because we were so late there was reduced day time for sights. As a plus, the food isn't really marked up.
Badulla to Colombo Fort, Train #111002 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 10, 2025
GK
Gokhan K
It took me to arrive colombo almost 10 hours
Badulla to Colombo Fort, Train #111002 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 1, 2025
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How to get from Badulla to Colombo Fort

Travelling between Badulla and Colombo Fort is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 268.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.32.

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Colombo Fort?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 12 hours to travel between Badulla and Colombo Fort depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Badulla and Colombo Fort. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 40m to reach Colombo Fort.

How much does it cost to get from Badulla to Colombo Fort?

Travelling between Badulla and Colombo Fort can be as cheap as USD 6.32 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 268.03 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Badulla and Colombo Fort ?

  • 7 from Badulla to Colombo starting from 05:45 Badulla Ella until 18:00 Badulla Ella
  • 3 from Badulla to Colombo starting from 00:00 Ella until 00:00 Ella

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Badulla to Colombo Fort.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Badulla and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Badulla to Colombo Fort?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 93% took a train
  • 7% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Badulla to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Badulla to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport4h 5m
Earliest Departure5:45 ص
Latest Departure6:00 م
Departures per day10
Distance205 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka