There are 5 ways to get from Kataragama to Negombo by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
1h 27mRs 16,898–97,044Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
10h 3mRs 750–900Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Beliattataxi
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
8h 58mRs 26,908–36,098Drive 238.6 km
- Drive from Kataragama to Negombocar 238.6 km
4h 11mRs 10,760–15,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Negombotaxi 238.6 km
4h 11mRs 39,000–47,000
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 900 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Kataragama and Negombo is 219 km. The road distance is 238.6 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama to Negombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 58m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Kataragama to Negombo, including transfers.
Kataragama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
The best way to get from Kataragama to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 900 and takes 10h 3m.
Kataragama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama to Negombo is 239 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Kataragama to Negombo.
What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–900 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–47,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 1301+ hotels available in Negombo.