There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Mount Laviniabus
4h 47mRs 2,100–2,250Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vavuniya to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 52mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 263.6 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniacar 263.6 km
4h 24mRs 11,805–17,051Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
8h 18mRs 3,060–3,892
Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Mount Lavinia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Dehiwala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 272 km. The road distance is 263.6 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2250.
The bus from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia takes 4h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,100–2,250 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Dehiwala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Vavuniya to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,250
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,100–2,250
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,392
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Vavuniya to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
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