There are 4 ways to get from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 15mRs 1,944–3,828Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Lavinia to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 3mDrive 87.3 km
- Drive from Mount-Lavinia to Kegallecar 87.3 km
1h 27mRs 3,840–5,547Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalletaxi 87.3 km
1h 27mRs 24,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Mount-Lavinia and Kegalle is 98 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.
The best way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle, including transfers.
Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Lavinia to Kegalle via Nittambuwa in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Mount Lavinia to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Mount-Lavinia to Kegalle.
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