There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Peradeniya by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 22mRs 37,250–156,350Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 36mRs 1,160–1,466Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
4h 31mRs 2,405–5,870Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Peradeniyacar 145.7 km
2h 15mRs 6,543–9,451Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Peradeniyataxi 145.7 km
2h 15mRs 10,000–13,000
Kalutara to Peradeniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Peradeniya via Nittambuwa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Sarasavi Uyana via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Kalutara and Peradeniya is 198 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kalutara to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Kalutara to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Peradeniya is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kalutara South to Sarasavi Uyana via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalutara to Peradeniya via Nittambuwa, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–25,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kalutara to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Peradeniya is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Kalutara to Peradeniya.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Peradeniya.