What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Mount-Lavinia?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Mount-Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Mount Lavinia via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Mount-Lavinia?

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Mount Lavinia via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia?

The distance between Kandy and Mount-Lavinia is 133 km. The road distance is 124 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Mount-Lavinia bus from?

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train from?

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia?

The best way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Kandy to Mount-Lavinia bus arrive?

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train arrive?

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia.

Where can I stay near Mount-Lavinia?

There are 1473+ hotels available in Mount-Lavinia.

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
3h 51m
Rs 1,714–6,247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 36m
Rs 390–440
Drive 124 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Mount-Laviniacar 124 km
2h 12m
Rs 5,231–7,555
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mount-Laviniataxi 124 km
2h 12m
Rs 34,000–41,000

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

Rs 1,714Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.4 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.

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