There are 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Peradeniya to Welimadabus
3h 24mRs 2,534–3,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Diyatalawatrain Colombo / ...
6h 10mRs 2,371–5,821Drive 110.3 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Diyatalawacar 110.3 km
2h 2mRs 4,736–6,840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Diyatalawataxi 110.3 km
2h 2mRs 13,000–17,000
Peradeniya to Diyatalawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Welimada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa. However, there are services departing from Sarasavi Uyana and arriving at Diyatalawa via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Diyatalawa is 112 km. The road distance is 110.3 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Diyatalawa, Uva, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Peradeniya to Welimada twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Diyatalawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Diyatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Peradeniya to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Peradeniya to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Welimada station.
Peradeniya to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Diyatalawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Diyatalawa is 110 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Peradeniya to Diyatalawa.
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