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How to get fromKandy to Mount-Laviniaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    3h 51m
    Rs 2,376–5,874
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Mount Laviniabus bus
    4h 57m
  3. Drive  124 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Mount-Laviniacar car 124 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 5,578–8,056
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mount-Laviniataxi taxi 124 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 34,000–41,000

Kandy to Mount-Lavinia by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,376Cheapest Price
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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.

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