What is the cheapest way to get from Fort to Peradeniya?

The cheapest way to get from Fort to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1000 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort to Peradeniya?

The fastest way to get from Fort to Peradeniya is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.

Is there a direct train between Fort and Peradeniya?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Sarasavi Uyana. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Fort to Peradeniya?

The distance between Fort and Peradeniya is 116 km. The road distance is 108.3 km.

How do I travel from Fort to Peradeniya without a car?

The best way to get from Fort to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3700.

How long does it take to get from Fort to Peradeniya?

The train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Fort to Peradeniya train from?

Fort to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train, bus or fly from Fort to Peradeniya?

The best way to get from Fort to Peradeniya is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1000 and takes 4h 16m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Fort to Peradeniya train arrive?

Fort to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Sarasavi Uyana station.

Can I drive from Fort to Peradeniya?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Peradeniya is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Fort to Peradeniya.

Where can I stay near Peradeniya?

There are 1497+ hotels available in Peradeniya.

Fort to Peradeniya - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Fort to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
2h 29m
Rs 1,200–3,700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 16m
Rs 823–988
Drive 108.3 km
1. Drive from Fort to Peradeniyacar 108.3 km
1h 54m
Rs 4,556–6,581
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fort to Peradeniyataxi 108.3 km
1h 54m
Rs 29,000–36,000
Fly
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 34m
Rs 22,484–122,518

Fort to Peradeniya by train

42Weekly Trains

2h 29mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.9 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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