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 Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 18mRs 2,624–2,745Drive 257.3 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Peradeniyacar 257.3 km
4h 20mRs 11,009–15,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Peradeniyataxi 257.3 km
4h 20mRs 18,000–22,000
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Peradeniya via Nittambuwa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
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 Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 18m.
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 Nittambuwa, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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Booking & Getting There
Kilinochchi to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa 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 20m to drive from Kilinochchi to Peradeniya.
There are 1435+ hotels available in Peradeniya.