Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Nuwara Eliya
Badulla
Jan 23, 2028
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Nuwara Eliya to Badulla Destination Reviews

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Mareo
The journey was delicious .3733430089228E+43;️❤️
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1126 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 17, 2025
HK
Harish K
The journey with the scenic view was phenomenal. The seats were very much comfortable. Overall it was great experience.
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #111001 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 7, 2025
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Nathan S
The booking of the tickets was fine but the train was delayed by 1 1/2h and therefor had to stop several times, so we arived 2 1/2h delayed. The view was great and the wagon was comfortable.
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1126 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 14, 2025
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Botond S
The train was scheduled for 8:54 based on the ticket. It was expected for 9:20 based on station information. We left actually at 10:20 and arrived at 14h. Way to long. But the observation class was fine and comfortable, and the journey included beautiful views. Once it is a great experience. (No need to exchange the ticket (including local script) received via email. But print it and present is at the station. They controlled it four times!)
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1126 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Aug 26, 2025
AS
Aliia S
The train was delayed for 3 hours.
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1126 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 11, 2024
KL
Kylie L
Train was running hour and half late so had to buy ticket in earlier train so paid twice
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1007 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 5, 2023
MP
Michael P
My seat was traveling backwards while I only had 25% of a window. 🤣
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1005 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, May 9, 2023
GG
Gursel G
Bought ticket for Nuwara Elliya to Ella very easy and fast. Many thanks.
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1015 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 18, 2023
LA
Leila A
Reservation was easy
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1015 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Dec 22, 2022
D
Daniella
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
Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, Train #1005 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 27, 2022
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Nuwara Eliya to Badulla Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+1h 25m
$47.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Third Class Reserved Seats
03:45
07:10
$15.89
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
2nd Class Reserved Seat
08:10
12:00
$27.93
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
08:54
13:29
$8.44
  3.7
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
11:07
14:42
$13.50
  4.3
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
12:02
15:53
$23.63
  4.1
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
12:33
16:20
$8.44
  4.1
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
13:09
16:49
$23.63
  4.3
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
14:33
17:51
$8.44
  4.1
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
14:50
17:51
$8.44
  4.3
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:33
19:17
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
15:49
19:17
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
16:45
20:16
$8.44
  3.7

How to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

When you want to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 51.66. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 51.66.

How far is Nuwara Eliya from Badulla?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla. Your trip will be a total of 45 miles (71 km). The flying distance is 45 miles (71 km).

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

The travel time from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 4 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Lakpura: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 51.66 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 51.66.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla:

  • Train tickets - USD 5.66 to USD 25.99;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 51.66 to USD 51.66.

How many trips per day are there between Nuwara Eliya and Badulla?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 51.66.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 99% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure3:49 AM
Latest Departure4:45 PM
Departures per day1
Distance71 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Sri Lanka Railway