There are 4 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
8h 41mRs 1,742–3,590Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
10h 43mRs 986–1,090Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Peradeniyacar 176.6 km
3h 19mRs 7,940–11,468Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Peradeniyataxi 176.6 km
3h 19mRs 19,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1100 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Peradeniya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Peradeniya is 275 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 41m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Peradeniya is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya.
There are 1542+ hotels available in Peradeniya.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Peradeniya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 10h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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