There are 6 ways to get from Kelaniya to Peradeniya by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 34mRs 22,705–121,615Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Kandybus 17
4h 56mRs 3,707–5,954Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
2h 55mRs 3,777–6,045Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 21mRs 4,235–6,584Drive 101.3 km
- Drive from Kelaniya to Peradeniyacar 101.3 km
1h 43mRs 4,587–6,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Peradeniyataxi 101.3 km
1h 43mRs 27,000–33,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Peradeniya is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Peradeniya station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Peradeniya is 154 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Kelaniya to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kelaniya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Peradeniya is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 55m, you could also bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyana 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Kaduwela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 430–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kelaniya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kelaniya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Sarasaviuyana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Peradeniya is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kelaniya to Peradeniya.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Peradeniya.