There are 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
7h 9mRs 4,703–8,768Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Kanagarayankulambus
- Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
10h 11mRs 6,280–8,480Drive 251.4 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar 251.4 km
4h 43mRs 11,343–16,385Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi 251.4 km
4h 43mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Peradeniya and Nuwaraeliya Colony is 309 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
There are nine+ hotels available in Nuwaraeliya Colony.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Peradeniya to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kandy, walk to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Kanagarayankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Kanagarayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,419
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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