There are 5 ways to get from Algama to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Polgahawela
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 5mRs 3,102–6,748Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pothuhera to Ragamatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 33mRs 2,745–6,426Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Negombobus
4h 18mDrive 66.3 km
- Drive from Algama to Negombocar 66.3 km
1h 20mRs 2,994–4,324Taxi
- Take the taxi from Algama to Negombotaxi 66.3 km
1h 20mRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algama to Negombo is to drive which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4400 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Algama to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Algama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Algama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Algama and Negombo is 95 km. The road distance is 66.3 km.
The best way to get from Algama to Negombo without a car is to train via Polgahawela which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Algama to Negombo, including transfers.
Algama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Algama to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Algama to Negombo is to train via Polgahawela which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Algama, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Algama to Negombo via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algama to Negombo via Kurunegala, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Pothuhera to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Algama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Algama to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Algama to Negombo is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Algama to Negombo.
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