There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Peradeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
6h 27mRs 2,118–5,570Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
7h 35mRs 2,569–6,010Drive 185.1 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Peradeniyacar 185.1 km
3h 10mRs 8,433–12,180Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Peradeniyataxi 185.1 km
3h 10mRs 20,000–25,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 12mRs 3,198–5,819
Trincomalee to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Peradeniya is 229 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Peradeniya without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Trincomalee to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Peradeniya is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Peradeniya via Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Peradeniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Trincomalee to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Peradeniya is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Trincomalee to Peradeniya.
There are 1545+ hotels available in Peradeniya.