There are 5 ways to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala 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 25mRs 2,094–4,028Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Lavinia to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 13mDrive 97.1 km
- Drive from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawalacar 97.1 km
1h 37mRs 4,359–6,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawalataxi 97.1 km
1h 37mRs 26,000–32,000Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
2h 51mRs 2,727–6,250
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
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 NCG Express, depart from Mount Lavinia 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 and takes 3h 13m.
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, you can take a bus from Mount Lavinia to Pinnawala via Nittambuwa and Kegalle in around 3h 13m.
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Mount-Lavinia to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa 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.
There are 184+ hotels available in Pinnawala.