Colombo Fort to Badulla

Colombo Fort to Badulla

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Colombo Fort to Badulla Schedule

Colombo Fort to Badulla Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 67,498
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 05:55 - 16:20LKR 3,325
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 08:30 - 17:51LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 19:30 - 05:11$ 22.40
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class Sleeperette 20:30 - 23:50LKR 2,275
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Sleeper 22:00 - 08:07RUB 1,451

Transportation from Colombo Fort to Badulla

Facts about the transport from Colombo Fort to Badulla

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport4h 5m
Earliest Departure5:55 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day6
Distance205 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Colombo Fort to Badulla

Travelling between Colombo Fort 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 228.48 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 132.63.

How long does it take to get from Colombo Fort to Badulla?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 11 hours to travel between Colombo Fort and Badulla depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Fort and Badulla. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 25m to reach Badulla.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo Fort to Badulla?

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Badulla can be as cheap as USD 132.63 if you opt for a Stef Lanka Tours taxi and as expensive as USD 228.48 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 Colombo Fort and Badulla ?

  • 6 from Colombo to Badulla starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Fort 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 Colombo and Badulla

Ceylon Roots, 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 Colombo Fort 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

  • 63% took a train
  • 37% bought a taxi ride