There are 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Kelaniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 21mRs 4,069–6,364Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kiribathgodabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 39mRs 4,881–7,051Drive 101.1 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Kelaniyacar 101.1 km
1h 43mRs 4,456–6,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Kelaniyataxi 101.1 km
1h 43mRs 27,000–33,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Kelaniya is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kiribathgoda via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Kelaniya is 124 km. The road distance is 101.1 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Kelaniya without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Peradeniya to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Peradeniya to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Kelaniya is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Peradeniya to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarasavi Uyana to Kelaniya via Kandy, Kandy, Ambepussa, and Kiribathgoda in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ambepussa to Kiribathgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Peradeniya to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Kelaniya is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Peradeniya to Kelaniya.
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