There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Peradeniya by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 58mRs 56,100–169,900Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
6h 28mRs 1,403–5,968Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galle to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
6h 31mRs 2,116–4,112Drive 211.7 km
- Drive from Galle to Peradeniyacar 211.7 km
3h 1mRs 9,484–13,699Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Peradeniyataxi 211.7 km
3h 1mRs 23,000–28,000Bus
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Kandybus 17
6h 35mRs 1,876–3,751
Galle to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Peradeniya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Kandy via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Galle and Peradeniya is 272 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Galle to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Galle to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Peradeniya is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Galle to Sarasaviuyana via Maradana in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Peradeniya via Kaduwela, Kandy, and Kandy in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
Train from Alawwa to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Kaduwela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 430–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–49,000
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galle to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Galle to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Peradeniya is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Galle to Peradeniya.
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