There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dehiwala to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 10mRs 1,942–3,825Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussabus 17
2h 56mRs 1,246–1,568Drive 86.8 km
- Drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegallecar 86.8 km
1h 27mRs 3,887–5,615Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalletaxi 86.8 km
1h 27mRs 23,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and Kegalle is 96 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle, including transfers.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nugegoda station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dehiwala station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dehiwala to Polgahawela Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 240–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dehiwala to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 270–380
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia to Kegalle.
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