What is the best way to travel from Colombo to Badulla?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Badulla from Colombo. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Badulla from Colombo?
You can reach Badulla with just £5 by taking a Train from Sri Lanka Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Sri Lanka Railway9h 7m020:30ColomboFort Railway Station05:37BadullaBadulla Train Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/12/2025 20:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
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Sri Lanka Railway9h 12m005:30ColomboFort Railway Station14:42BadullaBadulla Train Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/12/2025 05:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 12m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Sri Lanka Railway9h 7m020:30ColomboFort Railway Station05:37BadullaBadulla Train Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/12/2025 20:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
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Sri Lanka Railway10h 19m006:30ColomboFort Railway Station16:49BadullaBadulla Train Station0BusinessA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/12/2025 06:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:49:00. 50 Business ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 19m
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What are the fastest trips from Colombo to Badulla?
You can get to Badulla from Colombo in just 9h 7m with a Train from Sri Lanka Railway. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Sri Lanka Railway9h 7m020:30ColomboFort Railway Station05:37BadullaBadulla Train Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/12/2025 20:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
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Sri Lanka Railway9h 12m005:30ColomboFort Railway Station14:42BadullaBadulla Train Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/12/2025 05:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 12m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Sri Lanka Railway9h 7m020:30ColomboFort Railway Station05:37BadullaBadulla Train Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/12/2025 20:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
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Sri Lanka Railway10h 19m006:30ColomboFort Railway Station16:49BadullaBadulla Train Station0BusinessA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/12/2025 06:30:00 to Badulla Train Station, Badulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:49:00. 50 Business ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 19m
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Bus from Colombo to Badulla
What are the most popular stations in Colombo and Badulla?
In Colombo, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Ananda College Coach Stop or Fort Railway Station, while in Badulla you will be arriving at Badulla Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Badulla from Colombo? With 3 connections between 1 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Colombo and Badulla, you can pay as low as £5 with a Train from Sri Lanka Railway.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Sri Lanka Railway: you will get to Badulla in just 9h 7m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Colombo and Badulla are Sri Lanka Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Colombo and Badulla is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kolonnawa or to Hali-ela, and look at flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Colombo to Badulla?
The most popular companies between Colombo and Badulla, are Sri Lanka Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Colombo to Badulla
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Colombo to Badulla. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Colombo to Badulla
How can I reach Badulla from Colombo?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Badulla from Colombo.
How far is Badulla from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo and Badulla is 133.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Colombo and Badulla?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Colombo to Badulla?
You can get to Badulla with just £5 by taking a Train from Sri Lanka Railway.
What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Badulla?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Badulla in just 9h 7m with a Train from Sri Lanka Railway.
More routes to Colombo and to Badulla
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Colombo and to Badulla. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
