There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Peradeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train via Colombo
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
6h 4mRs 1,723–3,569Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus Matara
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
7h 52mRs 982–1,752Train
- Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
7h 37mRs 1,440–6,022Drive 242.3 km
- Drive from Matara to Peradeniyacar 242.3 km
3h 14mRs 10,906–15,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Peradeniyataxi 242.3 km
3h 14mRs 17,000–21,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
7h 18mRs 2,158–4,202
Matara to Peradeniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1800 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Peradeniya via Panadura and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Sarasavi Uyana via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Matara and Peradeniya is 268 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Peradeniya without a car is to bus and train via Colombo which takes 6h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Matara to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Matara to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Peradeniya is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1800 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Matara to Sarasavi Uyana via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matara to Peradeniya via Panadura and Kandy in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Matara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Matara to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Matara to Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Matara to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Peradeniya is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Matara to Peradeniya.
There are 1542+ hotels available in Peradeniya.