There are 4 ways to get from Madawela to Negombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
5h 11mRs 1,004–1,165Train
- Take the train from Yatirawana to Ragamatrain Matale
5h 28mRs 2,372–5,868Drive 117.2 km
- Drive from Madawela to Negombocar 117.2 km
1h 56mRs 5,322–7,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madawela to Negombotaxi 117.2 km
1h 56mRs 18,000–22,000
Madawela to Negombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madawela to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Madawela to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madawela station to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Madawela to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Yatirawana and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Madawela and Negombo is 159 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Madawela to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Madawela to Negombo, including transfers.
Madawela to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Madawela to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Yatirawana station.
The best way to get from Madawela to Negombo is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Madawela, Central, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Yatirawana to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Yatirawana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Madawela to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Madawela to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madawela to Negombo is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Madawela to Negombo.
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