There are 5 ways to get from Peradeniya to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 8mRs 2,469–5,864Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
5h 10mRs 2,361–4,361Drive 145.1 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Kalutaracar 145.1 km
2h 17mRs 6,590–9,519Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Kalutarataxi 145.1 km
2h 17mRs 7,000–9,000Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 15mRs 2,471–5,866
Peradeniya to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya station to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Kalutara is 157 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Peradeniya to Kalutara, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Peradeniya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Kalutara is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarasavi Uyana to Kalutara via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
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 Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Peradeniya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Kalutara is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Peradeniya to Kalutara.
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