There are 4 ways to get from Ginigathhena to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Galaboda to Ragamatrain Badulla
6h 6mRs 3,184–6,926Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
6h 6mRs 1,309–1,919Drive 102.4 km
- Drive from Ginigathhena to Negombocar 102.4 km
1h 52mRs 4,651–6,718Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ginigathhena to Negombotaxi 102.4 km
1h 52mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginigathhena to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ginigathhena to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ginigathhena to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ginigathhena to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Galaboda and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Ginigathhena and Negombo is 186 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.
The best way to get from Ginigathhena to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Ginigathhena to Negombo, including transfers.
Ginigathhena to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Ginigathhena to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galaboda station.
The best way to get from Ginigathhena to Negombo is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Ginigathhena, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galaboda to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Watawala to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galaboda to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ginigathhena to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Ginigathhena to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginigathhena to Negombo is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Ginigathhena to Negombo.
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