There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Negombo by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Negombotaxi
1h 41mRs 5,658–7,172Drive 65.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kegalle to Negombocar 65.4 km
1h 19mRs 2,944–4,253Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
2h 57mRs 3,036–6,670Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Negombotaxi 65.4 km
1h 19mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 72 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Negombo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kegalle to Negombo, including transfers.
Kegalle to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela 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.
There are 1388+ hotels available in Negombo.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–13,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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