Colombo to Peradeniya

Colombo to Peradeniya

Colombo
Peradeniya
Mon, Jun 15
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Colombo to Peradeniya Destination Reviews

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Aamir
Observation cabin was not air-conditioned. There is no need to carry printed tickets.
Colombo to Peradeniya, Train #1007 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 7, 2025
DW
David W
It was "fine". Train was old, Seats a bit hard. But clean and safe.
Colombo to Peradeniya, Train #1023 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 24, 2025
4.4
9 customer reviews
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Colombo to Peradeniya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+3h 26m
$92.00
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+1h 41m
$74.54
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+1h 41m
$52.51
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+1h 41m
$52.61
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
05:30
08:00
$12.61
  3.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
05:30
08:00
$10.09
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Third Class Reserved Seats
05:30
08:00
$9.46
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
06:30
09:05
$18.91
  3.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
06:30
09:05
$12.61
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
06:30
09:10
$15.77
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
2nd Class Reserved Seat
06:30
09:10
$14.13
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Third Class Reserved Seats
06:30
09:05
$9.46
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
08:55
11:39
$4.73
  3.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
09:45
12:38
$6.30
  4.6
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
09:45
12:25
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
09:45
12:25
$15.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
10:07
12:25
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
12:40
17:20
$6.30
  3.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
17:10
19:41
$3.15

How to get from Colombo to Peradeniya

Travelling between Colombo and Peradeniya is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 97.26 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 57.90.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Peradeniya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Colombo and Peradeniya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Peradeniya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 41m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 3h 26m to reach Peradeniya.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Peradeniya?

Travelling between Colombo and Peradeniya can be as cheap as USD 57.90 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 97.26 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Peradeniya ?

  • 4 from Colombo to Peradeniya starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Peradeniya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Peradeniya

Lakpura, TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo to Peradeniya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

Transportation from Colombo to Peradeniya

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Peradeniya

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 41m
Earliest Departure5:30 午前
Latest Departure5:10 午後
Departures per day4
Distance85 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar