Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

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Badulla to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+1h 25m	$47.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	05:45	09:17	$5.36	4.7
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	07:40	11:02	$7.88	4.7
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	08:00	11:25	$9.46	4.7
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	08:30	11:58	$10.35
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	08:50	12:10	$5.36	4.7
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	09:45	13:40	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	10:10	13:40	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Observation class	11:00	16:00	$7.88	2.0
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	13:00	17:30	$34.50
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	13:45	16:57	$7.88	4.7
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Sleeperette	18:00	22:29	$6.30
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	20:44	23:46	$15.77

How to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

Travelling between Badulla and Nuwara Eliya 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 51.30 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 51.30.

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Badulla and Nuwara Eliya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Badulla and Nuwara Eliya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach Nuwara Eliya.

How much does it cost to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya?

Travelling between Badulla and Nuwara Eliya can be as cheap as USD 51.30 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 51.30 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 Nuwara Eliya ?

1 from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Badulla until 00:00 Badulla

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

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 Nuwara Eliya

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya?

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

99% took a train
1% Other

Transportation from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

Trains

$ 5.28
Taxis

$ 51.30
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	1h 25m
Earliest Departure	5:45 AM
Latest Departure	6:00 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	71 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

Badulla to Nuwara Eliya