There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Alawwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Alawwatrain Colombo
2h 44mRs 2,387–5,745Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
3h 13mDrive 54.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Alawwacar 54.3 km
1h 4mRs 2,467–3,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Alawwataxi 54.3 km
1h 4mRs 8,000–10,000
Negombo to Alawwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Alawwa is to drive which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Alawwa is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Negombo and Alawwa is 74 km. The road distance is 54.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Alawwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Negombo to Alawwa, including transfers.
Negombo to Alawwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Alawwa is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Alawwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Alawwa via Ragama in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Alawwa via Pettah and Colombo in around 3h 13m.
- 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 Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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 to Alawwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Alawwa is 54 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Negombo to Alawwa.
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