There are 5 ways to get from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Warakapolabus
2h 55mDrive 65.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo (Station) to Kegallecar 65.2 km
1h 19mRs 2,946–4,255Train
- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
3h 7mRs 3,087–6,645Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo (Station) to Kegalletaxi 65.2 km
1h 19mRs 10,000–12,000Train via Tismalpola
- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Tismalpolatrain Colombo
3h 28mRs 3,087–6,595
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle is to drive which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Warakapola via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Negombo (Station) and Kegalle is 116 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.
The best way to get from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle, including transfers.
Negombo (Station) to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo (Station) to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Negombo (Station), Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Kegalle via Armour street and Warakapola in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle via Negombo, Ragama, and Polgahawela in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- 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
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- 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
Train from Ragama to Tismalpola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Negombo (Station) to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Negombo (Station) to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo (Station) to Kegalle is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Negombo (Station) to Kegalle.
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