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How to get fromKandy to Mt Lavinia Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Mt Lavinia Beach 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  123.6 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Mt Lavinia Beachcar car 123.6 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 5,557–8,027

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Mt Lavinia Beachtaxi taxi 123.6 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 34,000–41,000

Kandy to Mt Lavinia Beach by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Mt Lavinia Beach, 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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