There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya to Peradeniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
5h 50mRs 2,530–5,953Bus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 45mDrive 181.9 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Peradeniyacar 181.9 km
3h 12mRs 8,223–11,877Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Peradeniyataxi 181.9 km
3h 12mRs 9,000–11,000
Vavuniya to Peradeniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Peradeniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Peradeniya is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vavuniya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Peradeniya is 223 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Peradeniya without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Vavuniya to Peradeniya, including transfers.
Vavuniya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Peradeniya is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Vavuniya to Sarasaviuyana via Polgahawela in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vavuniya to Peradeniya via Kurunegala, Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Peradeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Vavuniya to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Peradeniya is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Vavuniya to Peradeniya.
There are 1556+ hotels available in Peradeniya.