Badulla to Kandy

Badulla to Kandy

Badulla
Kandy
Mon, Jun 15
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Badulla to Kandy Destination Reviews

AK
Amira K
Very beautiful train ride with an amazing view. The train was not crowded and we could stand inside the doortrain the whole drive. We would recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
Badulla to Kandy, Train #11128 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 24, 2025
RA
Reid A
We had a lovely ride on this train thank you
Badulla to Kandy, Train #11128 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 16, 2025
AV
Amy V
Very nice ride in the observation class with plenty of space and plenty of locals! Beware the observation coupe is the last coupé with the big windows at the back, so you'll drive backwards the whole way (I get carsick but with one tablet I was fine when whole train ride, the train is pretty slow making me less nauseaus and making the view even better!) There is only 4 seats by the actual big window, but the other seats provided a good view as well and you can walk to the window and hang out for a little bit
Badulla to Kandy, Train #1596 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Feb 2, 2023
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Badulla to Kandy Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+2h 44m
$67.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
05:45
13:00
$5.67
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
05:45
13:00
$9.46
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
07:40
14:34
$9.46
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
07:40
14:34
$11.03
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
08:00
15:00
$12.61
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
08:00
15:00
$15.76
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
08:30
15:53
$20.32
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Third Class Reserved Seats
08:30
15:53
$10.35
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
08:50
16:20
$5.67
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
08:50
16:20
$9.46
Bus
AKMT Holidays
Standard
10:00
16:00
$12.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
11:00
21:35
$9.46
  4.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
11:00
23:38
$17.41
Bus
AKMT Holidays
Standard
16:00
22:00
$12.00

How to get from Badulla to Kandy

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.74 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 69.74.

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Kandy?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 11 hours to travel between Badulla and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Badulla and Kandy. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 44m. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 35m to reach Kandy.

How much does it cost to get from Badulla to Kandy?

Travelling between Badulla and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 69.74 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 69.74 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.

How many trips per day are there between Badulla and Kandy ?

  • 1 from Badulla to Kandy starting from 00:00 Badulla until 00:00 Badulla

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

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 Kandy

Lakpura

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.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Badulla and Kandy, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Badulla and Kandy

Magical Sri Lanka

What is the most popular transport to get from Badulla to Kandy?

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

  • 92% took a train
  • 5% took a van
  • 3% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Badulla to Kandy

Facts about the transport from Badulla to Kandy

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport2h 44m
Earliest Departure5:45 утра
Latest Departure1:30 дня
Departures per day1
Distance137 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Railway