There are 6 ways to get from Maharagama to Neligama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
2h 30mRs 5,608–8,240Bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
3h 1mRs 3,523–4,754Drive 115.8 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Neligamacar 115.8 km
1h 52mRs 5,250–7,584Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Neligamataxi 115.8 km
1h 52mRs 31,000–38,000Train via Kurunegala
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
3h 34mRs 4,393–6,554Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus
3h 43mRs 3,743–4,404
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Neligama is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Neligama is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Neligama. However, there are services departing from Maharagama and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Maharagama to Neligama. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Wellawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Maharagama and Neligama is 123 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Neligama without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Maharagama to Neligama, including transfers.
Maharagama to Neligama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Maharagama to Neligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Neligama is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurunegala, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Neligama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Wellawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Maharagama to Neligama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Maharagama to Neligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Neligama is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Maharagama to Neligama.
There are 73+ hotels available in Neligama.