There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
8h 33mRs 2,579–6,080Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 56mRs 5,029–5,529Drive 183 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Peradeniyacar 183 km
3h 19mRs 8,220–11,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Peradeniyataxi 183 km
3h 19mRs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa to Peradeniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Peradeniya via Dambulla, Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Peradeniya is 318 km. The road distance is 183 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Batticaloa to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Peradeniya is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5600 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Peradeniya via Dambulla, Dambulla, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Peradeniya is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Batticaloa to Peradeniya.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Peradeniya.