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

The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.

Is there a direct bus between Peradeniya and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Peradeniya and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Peradeniya to Colombo?

The distance between Peradeniya and Colombo is 115 km. The road distance is 107.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Peradeniya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

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

The train from Peradeniya to Fort Station takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Peradeniya to Colombo bus from?

Peradeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Peradeniya to Colombo train from?

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

Train or bus from Peradeniya to Colombo?

The best way to get from Peradeniya to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Peradeniya to Colombo bus arrive?

Peradeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Peradeniya to Colombo train arrive?

Peradeniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Peradeniya to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Colombo is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Peradeniya to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Colombo.

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Peradeniya to Colombo

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Colombo. The best route is Train, a distance of 89.903 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2h 26m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 17m
Rs 1,561–3,261
Drive 107.5 km
1. Drive from Peradeniya to Colombocar 107.5 km
1h 49m
Rs 4,913–7,097
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Colombotaxi 107.5 km
1h 49m
Rs 29,000–35,000

Peradeniya to Colombo by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.3 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Peradeniya to Fort Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.

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