There are 5 ways to get from Badulla to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Hali-Ela
best- Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
9h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Badulla Station to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
14h 26mRs 2,579–6,176Drive 240.2 km
- Drive from Badulla to Puttalamcar 240.2 km
4h 21mRs 10,635–15,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Puttalamtaxi 240.2 km
4h 21mRs 12,000–15,000Bus
- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
10h 3m
Badulla to Puttalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Puttalam is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Badulla and Puttalam is 373 km. The road distance is 240.2 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Puttalam without a car is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 9h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Badulla to Puttalam, including transfers.
Badulla to Puttalam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.
Badulla to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
The best way to get from Badulla to Puttalam is to bus via Hali-Ela which takes 9h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 26m.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Badulla to Puttalam via Hali-Ela, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Puttalam via Ragama in around 14h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Badulla to Puttalam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Badulla to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Puttalam is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Badulla to Puttalam.
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