Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
Head to Badulla’s lush tea plantations and ancient temples, a landscape quite different from Nuwara Eliya’s cool hill station atmosphere. This route offers two different ways to travel from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, including complete information on departure times, trip lengths and costs.
Travel options for Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla by charter for a quicker journey lasting 25 minutes, or take a van to save 7247 LKR.
Van from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
For a direct van from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, board at Nuwara Eliya. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, with tickets costing 7,247 LKR, arriving at Ella. Check schedules and reserve your seat in advance via van reservations.
Prices: 7,247 LKR
Duration: 1h 30m ⏱
Charter from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
A private driver can take you from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, picking you up at the spot that suits you best and dropping you off at your preferred destination. Expect the journey to take around 25 minutes, with prices starting from 13,445 LKR. Reserve your ride and travel on your schedule.
Prices: 13,445 LKR
Duration: 25m – 4h ⏱
Van Routes & Schedules from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
Set off from Nuwara Eliya in a small group shuttle, the sole direct connection to Badulla. Travel time is around 1h 30m, with services running at 11:30 and tickets starting at 7,247 LKR. You’ll arrive at Ella, and reviewing the timetable for transfers from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla helps you select the departure that works best for your schedule.
Cheapest & Fastest Van Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
7247 LKR, from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, departure at 11:30, duration 1h 30mVan Timetable: Nuwara Eliya → Ella
- 11:30 13:00 1h 30m 7247 LKR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
- Set off on a luxury ride toward Ella, departing Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office with the trip taking around 4h. You can choose your preferred departure time, with ticket prices from 14,158 LKR.
- Hop into a private driver service at Nuwara Eliya and reach Ella after roughly 1h 44m to 2h. With frequent departures available, tickets start at 13,445 to 34,574 LKR.
- Start your journey with a charter ride from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, lasting approximately 1h 25m. Services run frequently throughout the day with fares starting at 17,062 LKR.
Cheapest Charter Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
13445 LKR, from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, departure at --:--, duration 25mFastest Charter Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
17062 LKR, from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, departure at --:--, duration 1h 25mCharter Timetable: Nuwara Eliya → Badulla
- --:-- --:-- 1h 25m 17062 LKR
Charter Timetable: Nuwara Eliya → Ella
- --:-- --:-- 2h 17706 LKR
- --:-- --:-- 34m 24644 LKR
- --:-- --:-- 25m 13445 LKR
- --:-- --:-- 56m 34574 LKR
- --:-- --:-- 1h 44m 20551 LKR
Charter Timetable: Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office → Ella
- --:-- --:-- 4h 14158 LKR
Frequently Asked Questions Nuwara Eliya to Badulla
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla.
How long does the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route usually take?
Travel time on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route depends on the service and the exact drop-off point. The van takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to Ella, while charter trips range from about 1 hour 25 minutes to 4 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla?
The cheapest listed option on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route is the van, at 7,247 LKR. It runs from Nuwara Eliya to Ella and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Which option is fastest on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route?
The fastest listed option is a charter trip from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla, which takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. Charter services also run to Ella, where the trip is longer, between about 1 hour 44 minutes and 2 hours.
What is the price range for the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route?
Prices on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route range from 7,247 LKR for the van to 34,574 LKR for charter. Charter fares vary by destination and service, while the van has a fixed fare.
Where do trips from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla depart and arrive?
The van departs from Nuwara Eliya and arrives in Ella. Charter services depart from Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office or Nuwara Eliya, and arrive in Ella or Badulla depending on the booking.
How often do services run on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route?
The van service on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route has one listed departure, at 11:30. Charter trips have 7 trips listed, but no fixed frequency is shown.
What are the first and last departures from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla?
For the van on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route, the first and last departure are both 11:30. Charter services do not show fixed first or last departure times.
If I book a van on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route, where does it go and how long does it take?
The van on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route goes from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and has a single listed fare of 7,247 LKR.
What should I expect from charter travel on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route?
Charter travel on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route is available from Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office or Nuwara Eliya. It arrives in Ella or Badulla, with durations from about 1 hour 25 minutes to 4 hours and fares from 13,445 LKR to 34,574 LKR.
Are there different travel times on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route depending on the destination?
Yes. On charter services, Nuwara Eliya to Badulla takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, while Nuwara Eliya to Ella takes about 1 hour 44 minutes to 2 hours, and one Red Post Office to Ella option takes 4 hours.
Can I travel directly from Nuwara Eliya to Badulla by van?
The listed van service on the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route goes from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, not Badulla. It departs at 11:30 and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How do I book travel for the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route?
For the Nuwara Eliya to Badulla route, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check and book the available options. The listed services include a van and charter trips, with different departure points, destinations, and prices.
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