There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Peradeniya by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Kandy to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya is to line 17 bus which costs Rs. 51 - Rs. 57 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs Rs. 440 - Rs. 550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Kandy and Peradeniya is 6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs Rs. 180 - Rs. 2500.
The train from Kandy to Peradeniya takes 11 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Kandy to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya is to train which takes 11 min and costs Rs. 180 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus, which costs Rs. 51 - Rs. 57 and takes 13 min.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Peradeniya every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 180–2,500 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Peradeniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 51–57 and the journey takes 13 min.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 180–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 180–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 51–57
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 51–57
- Semi Lux
- Rs 23–35
- Super Lux
- Rs 40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 440–550
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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Kandy to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Peradeniya station.
Kandy to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Peradeniya station.
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