There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
7h 41mRs 2,579–6,141Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 43mRs 6,007–8,116Drive 321.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Peradeniyacar 321.3 km
5h 38mRs 14,638–21,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Peradeniyataxi 321.3 km
5h 38mRs 16,000–19,000
Jaffna to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Jaffna and Peradeniya is 365 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Jaffna to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Jaffna to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Peradeniya is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Peradeniya via Kurunegala, Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Jaffna to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Peradeniya is 321 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Jaffna to Peradeniya.
There are 1545+ hotels available in Peradeniya.