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

The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Matara is to train and bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Matara is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.

Is there a direct train between Peradeniya and Matara?

No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Matara via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Peradeniya to Matara?

The distance between Peradeniya and Matara is 271 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Peradeniya to Matara without a car is to train and bus via Colombo which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Peradeniya to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peradeniya to Matara train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Peradeniya to Matara?

The best way to get from Peradeniya to Matara is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 85000 and takes 3h 27m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 3500 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Peradeniya to Matara train arrive?

Peradeniya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Peradeniya to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Matara is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Peradeniya to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 4048+ hotels available in Matara.

Peradeniya to Matara - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Peradeniya to Matara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Colombo
best
1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 11m
Rs 1,801–4,205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
6h 14m
Rs 1,083–3,482
Train
1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain Maradana
6h 32m
Rs 1,509–8,561
Drive 244.9 km
1. Drive from Peradeniya to Mataracar 244.9 km
3h 23m
Rs 10,494–15,157
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Matarataxi 244.9 km
3h 23m
Rs 37,000–45,000
Fly from Kandy
1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
3h 27m
Rs 11,868–84,353
Train via Colombo
1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
6h 39m
Rs 1,511–8,625
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Matarabus
6h 55m
Rs 2,518–3,825
Taxi to Hatton, fly
1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Hatton (NUF)taxi
2. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
4h 4m
Rs 13,210–86,530

Peradeniya to Matara by train

25Weekly Trains

6h 32mAverage Duration

Rs 1,509Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Peradeniya to Matara via Maradana in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) once daily.

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