There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanuoya to Peradeniyatrain Badulla
4h 34mRs 1,976–4,028Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandybus
4h 40mRs 1,928–3,996Drive 68.1 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniyacar 68.1 km
1h 16mRs 3,055–4,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniyataxi 68.1 km
1h 16mRs 3,500–4,200
Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Peradeniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Peradeniya is 97 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nanuoya to Peradeniya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,200
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Peradeniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Peradeniya.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Peradeniya.