Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

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Nuwara Eliya to Badulla Schedule

Nuwara Eliya to Badulla Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 19,552
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class Sleeperette 02:24 - 05:37LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 08:54 - 14:28LKR 3,125
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 12:37 - 16:20LKR 3,125
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 14:33 - 17:51LKR 2,285
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 16:04 - 19:20LKR 3,125

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport56m
Earliest Departure2:24 AM
Latest Departure4:04 PM
Departures per day5
Distance47 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

Nuwara Eliya to Badulla Destination Reviews

AS
The train was delayed for 3 hours.
Train #1126 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 11, 2024
KL
Train was running hour and half late so had to buy ticket in earlier train so paid twice
Train #1007 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 5, 2023
MP
My seat was traveling backwards while I only had 25% of a window. 🤣
Train #1005 Second Class, Sri Lanka Railway, May 9, 2023
GG
Bought ticket for Nuwara Elliya to Ella very easy and fast. Many thanks.
Train #1015 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 18, 2023
LA
Reservation was easy
Train #1015 Second Class, Sri Lanka Railway, Dec 22, 2022
D
The train arrived about 1 hour late to our station but arrived to Ella in only 2 hours so we got in 30 minutes before we should have originally. Very comfortable and fun train
Train #1005 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 27, 2022
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How to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Travelling between Nuwara Eliya 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 83.19 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 59.68.

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Badulla depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Nuwara Eliya and Badulla. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 56m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 34m to reach Badulla.

How much does it cost to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla?

Travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Badulla can be as cheap as USD 59.68 if you opt for a Stef Lanka Tours taxi and as expensive as USD 83.19 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 Nuwara Eliya and Badulla ?

  • 5 from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla starting from 00:00 Nuwara Eliya until 00:00 Nuwara Eliya

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya 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

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other