There are 5 ways to get from Maharagama to Peradeniya by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 47mRs 26,303–125,867Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Kandybus 17
5h 9mRs 1,524–3,361Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
4h 1mRs 3,493–5,454Drive 115.7 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Peradeniyacar 115.7 km
1h 54mRs 5,255–7,591Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Peradeniyataxi 115.7 km
1h 54mRs 31,000–38,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Peradeniya is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Maharagama to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Sarasavi Uyana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Maharagama and Peradeniya is 167 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Maharagama to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Maharagama to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nugegoda station.
Maharagama to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Peradeniya is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nugegoda to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- 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 Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Nugegoda to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–38,000
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
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
Maharagama to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Maharagama to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Sarasavi Uyana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Peradeniya is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Maharagama to Peradeniya.
There are 1539+ hotels available in Peradeniya.