There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Elpitiyataxi
1h 28mRs 3,322–5,496Bus
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Makaburabus Colombo-Passara
- Take the bus from Makumbura to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
2h 19mRs 4,419–5,020Drive 82.4 km
- Drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiyacar 82.4 km
1h 4mRs 3,687–5,326Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiyataxi 82.4 km
1h 4mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Ambalangoda via Makumbura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and Elpitiya is 82 km. The road distance is 82.4 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Nugegoda station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Makabura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Elpitiya.
There are 1734+ hotels available in Elpitiya.
What companies run services between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nugegoda to Elpitiya via Makabura, Makumbura, and Ambalangoda in around 2h 19m.
- 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
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–27,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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