Badulla to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 133 km (83.1 miles) | |
Price range US$ 6-US$ 199 | |
Ride Duration Range 4h-11h 40m | |
Earliest Departure 18:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Badulla to Colombo
Fastest bus: 4h
Cheapest bus: US$ 14

About the ride from Badulla to Colombo
Badulla to Colombo Route Information
The distance between Badulla and Colombo is 83 miles, or approximately 133 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Colombo, including car,minivan,train,bus.
The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 5 hours 40 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 4 hours.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Badulla to Colombo by car
- Starting Price: US$ 113
- 276 departures a day, or 1932 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Standard.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Badulla to Colombo by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 199
- 72 departures a day, or 504 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Badulla to Colombo by train
- Starting Price: US$ 6
- 8 departures a day, or 56 departures a week
There are 14 travel classes for this journey, including: Third Class, Third Class (Ella Odyssey), Second Class, First Class (Ella Odyssey), Second Class (Ella Odyssey), First Class, Observation Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, Third Class Sleeper, Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat, First Class Sleeper, First Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Reserved Seats.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Badulla to Colombo by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 14
- 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Super Luxury and Luxury.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Companies Operating from Badulla to Colombo
Popular stations and stops in Badulla and Colombo
Arrival stations in Colombo
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Badulla to Colombo
What is the most popular transportation service from Badulla to Colombo?
What is the distance between Badulla to Colombo?
What is the fastest transportation service from Badulla to Colombo?
What is the cheapest transport option from Badulla and Colombo?
Who are the service providers on this route?
CAR: Travel Lanka | Magical Sri Lanka
MINIVAN: Magical Sri Lanka
TRAIN: Sri Lanka Railways | Sri Lanka Railway
BUS: Sri Lanka Luxury Bus Service | Superline | Sri Lanka Bus Service
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