Colombo Fort to Peradeniya

Colombo Fort to Peradeniya

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Colombo Fort to Peradeniya Schedule

Colombo Fort to Peradeniya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 09:45 - 12:25LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 12:40 - 17:20LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 17:10 - 19:41LKR 1,550

Transportation from Colombo Fort to Peradeniya

Facts about the transport from Colombo Fort to Peradeniya

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure12:40 PM
Latest Departure5:10 PM
Departures per day2
Distance80 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

How to get from Colombo Fort to Peradeniya

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Peradeniya 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 8.75 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.22.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo Fort and Peradeniya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Fort and Peradeniya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 40m to reach Peradeniya.

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

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Peradeniya can be as cheap as USD 5.22 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 8.75 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train 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 Fort and Peradeniya ?

  • 2 from Colombo to Peradeniya starting from 12:40 Colombo Fort until 17:10 Colombo Fort

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Fort 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

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura

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 Fort to Peradeniya?

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