There are 4 ways to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombobus
1h 23mDrive 41 km
cheapest- Drive from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombocar 41 km
36 minRs 1,861–2,688Train
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Ragamatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
2h 42mRs 2,285–5,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombotaxi 41 km
36 minRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo is to drive which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo is to drive which takes 36 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Negombo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Marino Beach Colombo and Negombo is 47 km. The road distance is 41 km.
The best way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs .
The bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombo takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Marino Beach Colombo, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombo twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo via Bambalapitiya and Ragama in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bambalapitiya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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
Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Negombo station.
Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo is 41 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Marino Beach Colombo to Negombo.
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