There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 8mRs 1,662–3,446Bus
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Makaburabus Colombo-Passara
- Take the bus from Makumbura to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
2h 8mRs 3,269–3,620Drive 68.8 km
- Drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiyacar 68.8 km
1h 15mRs 3,080–4,449Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiyataxi 68.8 km
1h 15mRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Ambalangoda via Makumbura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and Balapitiya is 66 km. The road distance is 68.8 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Nugegoda station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nugegoda to Balapitiya via Makabura, Makumbura, and Ambalangoda in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Nugegoda to Makabura
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 380–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Makabura station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Balapitiya.
There are 1814+ hotels available in Balapitiya.