There are 4 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Ragamatrain Badulla
5h 8mRs 2,392–5,897Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
6h 20mRs 1,915–2,636Drive 114.4 km
- Drive from Nawalapitiya to Negombocar 114.4 km
2h 5mRs 5,167–7,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Negombotaxi 114.4 km
2h 5mRs 17,000–21,000
Nawalapitiya to Negombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Negombo is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nawalapitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Nawalapitiya to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Nawalapitiya and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Nawalapitiya and Negombo is 162 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Nawalapitiya to Negombo, including transfers.
Nawalapitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Nawalapitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nawalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Negombo is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nawalapitiya to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Watawala to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nawalapitiya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nawalapitiya to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nawalapitiya to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nawalapitiya to Negombo is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Nawalapitiya to Negombo.
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