There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
2h 57mRs 3,036–6,670Drive 65.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kegalle to Negombocar 65.4 km
1h 19mRs 2,972–4,293Bus
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Negombobus
3h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Negombotaxi 65.4 km
1h 19mRs 10,000–12,000Train via Tismalpola
- Take the train from Tismalpola to Ragamatrain Kandy
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 11mRs 3,016–6,646
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Negombo is to drive which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kegalle and Negombo is 93 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kegalle to Negombo, including transfers.
Kegalle to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Kegalle to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Negombo is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Negombo via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Negombo via Alawwa, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Tismalpola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kegalle to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Negombo is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kegalle to Negombo.
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