There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Rambukkana
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 18mRs 3,115–6,863Train
cheapest- Take the train from Balana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 58mRs 2,939–6,655Bus
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
4h 55mDrive 78.1 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Negombocar 78.1 km
1h 31mRs 3,513–5,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Negombotaxi 78.1 km
1h 31mRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Mawanella and Negombo is 105 km. The road distance is 78.1 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Negombo without a car is to train via Rambukkana which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Mawanella to Negombo, including transfers.
Mawanella to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Mawanella to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Negombo is to train via Rambukkana which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Negombo via Rambukkana and Ragama in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Negombo via Kegalle, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
Train from Balana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mawanella to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Negombo is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Mawanella to Negombo.
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