There are 3 ways to get from Peradeniya to Kurunegala by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
2h 32mRs 2,303–5,768Drive 39.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Peradeniya to Kurunegalacar 39.6 km
43 minRs 1,789–2,584Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Kurunegalataxi 39.6 km
43 minRs 2,100–2,600
Peradeniya to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Kurunegala is to drive which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Kurunegala is 62 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Peradeniya to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Kurunegala is 40 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Peradeniya to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Kurunegala via Polgahawela in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Polgahawela to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,600
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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