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How to get fromMakumbura to Negomboby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Makumbura to Negombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Makumbura to Dematagodataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Dematagoda to Negombotrain train Colombo
    1h 34m
    Rs 6,426–9,076

  2. Drive 54.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makumbura to Negombocar car 54.1 km
    42 min
    Rs 2,446–3,533

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Badulla-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Negombobus bus
    2h 33m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Makumbura to Negombotaxi taxi 54.1 km
    42 min
    Rs 14,000–18,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Makumbura, Western, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kottawa to Negombo via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 2h 33m.

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