There are 4 ways to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 25mRs 2,094–4,028Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawelabus
3h 20mRs 1,745–2,218Drive 97.1 km
- Drive from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawalacar 97.1 km
1h 37mRs 4,412–6,373Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawalataxi 97.1 km
1h 37mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Polgahawela via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Mount-Lavinia and Pinnawala is 101 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, 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, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala.
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