There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 51mRs 2,376–5,874Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Mount Laviniabus
4h 57mDrive 123.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Mount-Laviniacar 123.6 km
2h 8mRs 5,435–7,850Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Mount-Laviniataxi 123.6 km
2h 8mRs 34,000–41,000
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
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 Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Mount Lavinia via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Kandy and Mount-Lavinia is 134 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia, including transfers.
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Mount Lavinia via Nittambuwa in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Mount-Lavinia is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia.
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