There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
6h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
7h 47mRs 2,476–5,974Drive 127.5 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Peradeniyacar 127.5 km
2h 21mRs 5,795–8,370Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Peradeniyataxi 127.5 km
2h 21mRs 6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Peradeniya station. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Sarasavi Uyana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Puttalam and Peradeniya is 257 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Puttalam to Sarasavi Uyana via Ragama in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Peradeniya via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Ragama to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Peradeniya is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Puttalam to Peradeniya.
There are 1547+ hotels available in Peradeniya.