There are 6 ways to get from Matara to University of 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 15mRs 1,723–3,569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matara to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
8h 9mRs 1,440–6,025Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 22mRs 2,011–4,519Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Matara to University of Peradeniyacar 244.7 km
3h 17mRs 10,926–15,781Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to University of Peradeniyataxi 244.7 km
3h 17mRs 17,000–21,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
7h 30mRs 2,158–4,202
Matara to University of Peradeniya by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to University of Peradeniya is to bus and train via Colombo which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to University of Peradeniya is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to University of Peradeniya station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to University of Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Matara and University of Peradeniya is 269 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Matara to University of Peradeniya without a car is to bus and train via Colombo which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Matara to University of Peradeniya, including transfers.
Matara to University of Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Matara to University of Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to University of Peradeniya is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to University of Peradeniya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy, and Peradeniya in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to University of Peradeniya via Maradana and Sarasaviuyana in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Maradana to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- Twice daily
- 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 Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Matara to University of Peradeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Matara to University of Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to University of Peradeniya is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Matara to University of Peradeniya.
There are 1585+ hotels available in University of Peradeniya.











