There are 7 ways to get from Galle Fort to Negombo by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 3mRs 18,679–95,330Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
5h 18mRs 1,403–5,868Train, bus
- Take the train from Galle to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombobus
4h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Galle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
4h 37mDrive 157.4 km
- Drive from Galle Fort to Negombocar 157.4 km
1h 54mRs 7,070–10,211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Negombotaxi 157.4 km
1h 54mRs 26,000–31,000Bus via Kesbewa
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus
- Take the bus from Makumbura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
5h 16m
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galle Fort to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Galle Fort to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle Fort to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle Fort to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Galle Fort and Negombo is 165 km. The road distance is 157.4 km.
The best way to get from Galle Fort to Negombo without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Galle Fort to Negombo, including transfers.
Galle Fort to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle Fort to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle Fort to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Galle Fort, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Negombo via Galle, Colombo, and Pettah in around 4h 37m.
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 191–3,000
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Galle Fort to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Galle Fort to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle Fort to Negombo is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Galle Fort to Negombo.
There are 1400+ hotels available in Negombo.