| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +5h 30m | $113.95 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 01:25 | 06:25 | $13.79 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:45 | 15:47 | $9.46 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 07:40 | 17:25 | $11.03 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 08:00 | 18:20 | $15.76 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 08:30 | 18:57 | $16.53 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 08:50 | 18:57 | $9.46 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 09:15 | 13:15 | $12.20 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | Observation First Vagon | 09:45 | 19:17 | $19.06 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | Observation First Vagon | 10:10 | 19:17 | $19.06 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 10:30 | 14:30 | $12.20 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 13:45 | 22:10 | $11.03 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 17:15 | 21:15 | $12.20 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Sleeperette | 18:00 | 05:40 | $6.30 |
Travelling between Badulla and Colombo is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 156.13 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 156.13.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 12 hours to travel between Badulla and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Badulla and Colombo. Bus will bring you to your destination in 4h. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 40m to reach Colombo.
Travelling between Badulla and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 156.13 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 156.13 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Badulla to Colombo.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus 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.
Lakpura
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.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h |
| Earliest Departure | 5:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 200 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Lakpura, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway |