There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Peradeniya by train, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Kandy to Peradeniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 54 - Rs. 60 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Peradeniya. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Kandy and Peradeniya is 6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Kandy to Peradeniya takes 11 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kandy to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Peradeniya is to train which takes 11 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 54 - Rs. 60 and takes 25 min.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Peradeniya every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Peradeniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 54–60 and the journey takes 25 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 54–60
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 54–60
- Semi Lux
- Rs 27–40
- Super Lux
- Rs 50–65
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–490
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Peradeniya station.
Kandy to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Peradeniya station.
There are 1542+ hotels available in Peradeniya.