There are 6 ways to get from Balapitiya to Negombo 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, bus
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombobus
3h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 3,356–7,030Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
4h 3mDrive 115.2 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Negombocar 115.2 km
1h 57mRs 5,192–7,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Negombotaxi 115.2 km
1h 57mRs 19,000–23,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
5h 9m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Negombo is 131 km. The road distance is 115.2 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Negombo without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Balapitiya to Negombo, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Balapitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Negombo is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which takes 4h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Negombo via Kurundugaha Heththapma, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Negombo via Ambalangoda and Colombo Fort in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Balapitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Balapitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Negombo is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Balapitiya to Negombo.
There are 1375+ hotels available in Negombo.