There are 4 ways to get from University of Peradeniya to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2h 50mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 29mRs 1,561–3,261Drive 109.8 km
- Drive from University of Peradeniya to Colombocar 109.8 km
1h 52mRs 4,920–7,106Taxi
- Take the taxi from University of Peradeniya to Colombotaxi 109.8 km
1h 52mRs 30,000–36,000
University of Peradeniya to Colombo by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Peradeniya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from University of Peradeniya to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Peradeniya station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between University of Peradeniya and Colombo is 117 km. The road distance is 109.8 km.
The best way to get from University of Peradeniya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Peradeniya to Fort Station takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs five times a day.
University of Peradeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
University of Peradeniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from University of Peradeniya to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Peradeniya to Fort Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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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More Questions & Answers
University of Peradeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
University of Peradeniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Peradeniya to Colombo is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from University of Peradeniya to Colombo.
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