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Colombo to Mount-Lavinia trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colombo and Mount-Lavinia takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Mount-Lavinia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20 min
Duration
12 km
Distance
Rs 1,300
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Colombo to Mount-Lavinia train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Colombo and Mount-Lavinia. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Mount-Lavinia at 8:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Mount-Lavinia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Colombo to Mount-Lavinia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.5 km
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mount Lavinia 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 15 min.

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