There are 6 ways to get from Peliyagoda to Kegalle by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Ragama
best- Take the train from Kelaniya to Ragamatrain Colombo
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
2h 23mRs 3,074–6,626Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
3h 6mRs 1,579–2,047Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Armour street to Warakapolabus
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Kegalletaxi
2h 25mDrive 71.3 km
- Drive from Peliyagoda to Kegallecar 71.3 km
1h 9mRs 3,216–4,646Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peliyagoda to Kegalletaxi 71.3 km
1h 9mRs 19,000–24,000Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
2h 45mRs 1,933–3,812
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peliyagoda to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Peliyagoda to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Peliyagoda to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Oliyamulla Bus stop and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Peliyagoda to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kelaniya and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Peliyagoda and Kegalle is 79 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Peliyagoda to Kegalle without a car is to train via Ragama which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Peliyagoda to Kegalle, including transfers.
Peliyagoda to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Peliyagoda to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kelaniya station.
The best way to get from Peliyagoda to Kegalle is to train via Ragama which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kelaniya to Kegalle via Ragama and Polgahawela in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kelaniya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Armour street to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–24,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Peliyagoda to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Peliyagoda to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peliyagoda to Kegalle is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Peliyagoda to Kegalle.
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