Kandy to Badulla

Kandy to Badulla

Kandy
Badulla
Sat, May 18
One Way
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Kandy to Badulla Schedule

Kandy to Badulla Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Van 6pax Any timeLKR 50,638
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 03:30 - 14:28LKR 3,650
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 09:18 - 17:37LKR 6,038
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 11:03 - 17:51LKR 1,865
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 12:25 - 19:20LKR 3,650

Transportation from Kandy to Badulla

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Badulla

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport2h 18m
Earliest Departure9:18 AM
Latest Departure9:18 AM
Departures per day12
Distance115 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

Kandy to Badulla Destination Reviews

CM
The views were amazing. I loved sharing the experience with such friendly Sri Lankans. Will be forever in my memories.
Train #1015 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 18, 2022
JN
We bought 2nd class seat tickets from 12go. Everything went well, we got our tickets sent to our hotel. Great service! It is very needed cause you can not buy an eticket online, thus unless you have time to buy a ticket before your trip or you have a friend in Sri Lanka, this is the best way to do it. It is expensive though.
Train #1005 2nd Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Apr 6, 2022
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How to get from Kandy to Badulla

Travelling between Kandy and Badulla 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 164.67 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 20.17.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Badulla?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 9 hours to travel between Kandy and Badulla depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Kandy and Badulla. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 18m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 19m to reach Badulla.

How much does it cost to get from Kandy to Badulla?

Travelling between Kandy and Badulla can be as cheap as USD 20.17 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 164.67 if you buy a Ceylon Roots 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 Kandy and Badulla ?

  • 3 from Kandy to Badulla starting from 09:18 Kandy until 09:18 Kandy
  • 9 from Kandy to Badulla starting from 00:00 Kandy Transfer until 00:00 Kandy Transfer

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

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 Kandy and Badulla

Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays, Stef Lanka Tours

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 Kandy to Badulla?

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

  • 98% took a train
  • 2% bought a taxi ride