Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

Badulla
Nuwara Eliya
Mon, Jun 15
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Badulla to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
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

Facts about the transport from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day1
Distance71 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Sri Lanka Railway