| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:25 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 19 |
| Distance | 205 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours |
Travelling between Badulla and Western Province is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 625.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.99.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 12 hours to travel between Badulla and Western Province depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Badulla and Western Province. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 40m to reach Western Province.
Travelling between Badulla and Western Province can be as cheap as USD 6.99 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 625.61 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Badulla to Western Province.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus 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.
Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours
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.
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