There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
2h 56mRs 2,385–5,742Drive 39.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kurunegala to Peradeniyacar 39.6 km
43 minRs 1,789–2,583Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
3h 25mRs 3,628–5,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Peradeniyataxi 39.6 km
43 minRs 2,100–2,600
Kurunegala to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Peradeniya is to drive which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Peradeniya is 63 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Kurunegala to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Peradeniya is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kurunegala to Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurunegala to Peradeniya via Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.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
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,600
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kurunegala to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Peradeniya is 40 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kurunegala to Peradeniya.
There are 1556+ hotels available in Peradeniya.