There are 4 ways to get from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Galletrain Maradana
1h 57mRs 1,200–3,000Line 17 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kaduwelabus 17
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
3h 19mRs 529–590Drive 115 km
- Drive from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fortcar 115 km
1h 28mRs 5,197–7,507Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Forttaxi 115 km
1h 28mRs 31,000–38,000
Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort is to line 17 bus and bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort station. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Moratuwa and Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Galle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Mount-Lavinia and Galle Fort is 103 km. The road distance is 115 km.
The best way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Mount Lavinia to Galle takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Moratuwa station.
Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Galle twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Lavinia to Galle Fort via Moratuwa, Kaduwela, and Galle Bus Station in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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 Moratuwa to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 120–140
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 120–140
- Semi Lux
- Rs 120–170
- Super Lux
- Rs 230–290
Bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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
Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Mount-Lavinia to Galle Fort.
There are 3695+ hotels available in Galle Fort.