There are 5 ways to get from Kalapitiya to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ulapane
best- Take the train from Ulapane to Ragamatrain Badulla
5h 26mRs 4,053–7,972Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dimbulla to Colombobus
7h 16mRs 1,855–2,565Drive 134.5 km
- Drive from Kalapitiya to Negombocar 134.5 km
2h 28mRs 6,071–8,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalapitiya to Negombotaxi 134.5 km
2h 28mRs 22,000–27,000Train
- Take the train from Watagoda to Ragamatrain Badulla
7h 35mRs 3,242–6,995
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalapitiya to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2600 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kalapitiya to Negombo is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalapitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Dimbulla and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalapitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Ulapane and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Kalapitiya and Negombo is 179 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.
The best way to get from Kalapitiya to Negombo without a car is to train via Ulapane which takes 5h 26m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kalapitiya to Negombo, including transfers.
Kalapitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dimbulla station.
Kalapitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ulapane station.
The best way to get from Kalapitiya to Negombo is to train via Ulapane which takes 5h 26m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2600 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Kalapitiya, Central, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ulapane to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dimbulla to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ulapane to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Watagoda to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dimbulla to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalapitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalapitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalapitiya to Negombo is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kalapitiya to Negombo.
There are 1304+ hotels available in Negombo.