There are 7 ways to get from Tangalle to Peradeniya by car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly to Kandy
best- Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3h 33mRs 26,269–145,833Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tangalle to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 32mRs 1,283–1,668Bus, train via Colombo
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
6h 57mRs 2,519–4,628Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
9h 20mRs 5,239–10,590Drive 216 km
- Drive from Tangalle to Peradeniyacar 216 km
4h 7mRs 9,688–13,994Drive, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Peradeniyataxi
4h 31mRs 31,869–151,533Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Sarasavi Uyanatrain Colombo
7h 59mRs 2,180–4,357
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Peradeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Peradeniya is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Peradeniya via Nittambuwa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tangalle to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Tangalle and Peradeniya is 333 km. The road distance is 216 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Peradeniya without a car is to bus and train via Colombo which takes 6h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Tangalle to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Tangalle to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Tangalle to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Peradeniya is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Sarasaviuyana via Beliatta and Maradana in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tangalle to Peradeniya via Nittambuwa, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
Train from Alawwa to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tangalle to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Tangalle to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Peradeniya is 216 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tangalle to Peradeniya.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Peradeniya.