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How to get fromColombo to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniaby train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Dehiwalatrain train Maradana / ...
    14 min
    Rs 1,100–2,900

  2. Drive 12.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniacar car 12.8 km
    15 min
    Rs 579–836

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Dehiwalabus bus
    22 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniataxi taxi 12.8 km
    15 min
    Rs 3,500–4,200

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Colombo to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniawalk walk 13.1 km
    2h 37m

Colombo to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration14 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.3 km
  • Duration: 14 min

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Dehiwala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Dehiwala 3 times a day, and the journey takes 22 min.

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