There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Nugegodabus 17
4h 29mRs 1,863–2,176Train
- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
5h 40mRs 2,401–5,911Drive 147.2 km
- Drive from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniacar 147.2 km
2h 38mRs 6,653–9,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniataxi 147.2 km
2h 38mRs 40,000–48,000Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 48mRs 2,434–5,913
Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nugegoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Dehiwala via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Matale and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 148 km. The road distance is 147.2 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, including transfers.
Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nugegoda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Matale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nugegoda station.
Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Matale to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
There are 1465+ hotels available in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.