There are 7 ways to get from Galle Bus Station to Negombo by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 1mRs 18,440–95,047Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
5h 4mRs 1,403–5,868Train, bus
- Take the train from Galle to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombobus
4h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Galle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
4h 24mDrive 156.5 km
- Drive from Galle Bus Station to Negombocar 156.5 km
1h 52mRs 7,075–10,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle Bus Station to Negombotaxi 156.5 km
1h 52mRs 24,000–29,000Bus via Kadawatha
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Armour street to Negombobus
4h 45m
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle Bus Station to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Galle Bus Station to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle Bus Station to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle Bus Station to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Galle Bus Station and Negombo is 164 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.
The best way to get from Galle Bus Station to Negombo without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Galle Bus Station to Negombo, including transfers.
Galle Bus Station to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle Bus Station to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle Bus Station to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 95000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Galle Bus Station, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galle to Negombo via Colombo and Pettah in around 4h 24m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galle to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 191–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,430
- 2nd Class
- Rs 191
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,717
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galle Bus Station to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Galle Bus Station to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle Bus Station to Negombo is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Galle Bus Station to Negombo.
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