There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
6h 48mRs 2,579–6,054Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 45mDrive 257.3 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Peradeniyacar 257.3 km
4h 33mRs 11,652–16,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Peradeniyataxi 257.3 km
4h 33mRs 12,000–16,000
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Peradeniya is 298 km. The road distance is 257.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kilinochchi to Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya via Kurunegala, Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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 Kilinochchi to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Peradeniya is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Peradeniya.