There are 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 2mRs 14,371–18,321Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
6h 25mRs 2,471–5,921Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Bandarawelacar 111.3 km
2h 5mRs 5,030–7,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Bandarawelataxi 111.3 km
2h 5mRs 13,000–17,000
Peradeniya to Bandarawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Bandarawela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Sarasavi Uyana and arriving at Bandarawela via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Bandarawela is 147 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Bandarawela without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Peradeniya to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Peradeniya to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Bandarawela is to Mini Bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 19000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,879 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,879
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,149
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Peradeniya to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Peradeniya to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bandarawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Bandarawela is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Peradeniya to Bandarawela.
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