Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya

Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya

Peradeniya
Nuwara Eliya
Mon, Jun 15
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Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya Destination Reviews

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Shantilal M
Very good service by 12go app for srilanka railway journey. I have booked 4 observation vagon class, it's excellent experience by 12go.
Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1007 Observation First Vagon, Sri Lanka Railways, Oct 26, 2025
S
Stewart
The train broke down and was already late. It's very unfortunate online agencies like yourselves book up all the reserved settled cheaply a month in advance leaving locals and travellers having pay vastly inflated fares to you
Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya, Train #1023 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jan 17, 2024
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Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+1h 46m
$58.00
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+47m
$65.66
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
06:11
09:45
$37.38
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
06:11
09:20
$37.38
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
08:00
11:07
$10.09
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
08:00
11:07
$12.61
  3.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
09:05
13:09
$15.76
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
09:05
13:09
$22.07
  3.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
09:48
13:09
$12.61
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
09:48
13:09
$18.91
  3.5
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
12:25
15:41
$6.30
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation First Vagon
12:25
15:49
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
12:38
16:45
$6.30
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Observation class
12:50
16:25
$15.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Observation class
12:51
16:45
$6.30
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
17:20
21:19
$6.30
  3.5

How to get from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 100.95 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 57.96.

How long does it take to get from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Peradeniya and Nuwara Eliya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Peradeniya and Nuwara Eliya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 47m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 24m to reach Nuwara Eliya.

How much does it cost to get from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya?

Travelling between Peradeniya and Nuwara Eliya can be as cheap as USD 57.96 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 100.95 if you buy a TaxiBazaar 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 Peradeniya and Nuwara Eliya ?

  • 4 from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya starting from 00:00 Peradeniya until 00:00 Peradeniya

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

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 Peradeniya and Nuwara Eliya

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 Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport47m
Earliest Departure3:30 ночи
Latest Departure8:13 утра
Departures per day4
Distance40 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar