There are 4 ways to get from Elpitiya to Negombo by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
3h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
4h 43mRs 4,960–8,925Drive 125 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Negombocar 125 km
1h 29mRs 5,641–8,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Negombotaxi 125 km
1h 29mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Elpitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Negombo is 133 km. The road distance is 125 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Elpitiya to Negombo, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Elpitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Negombo is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Negombo via Kurundugaha Heththapma, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Negombo via Ambalangoda and Colombo Fort in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Elpitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Elpitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Negombo is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Elpitiya to Negombo.
There are 1301+ hotels available in Negombo.