There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Ambepussa 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
4hRs 4,587–8,245Drive 46.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Ambepussacar 46.9 km
1h 1mRs 2,109–3,047Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussabus 17
5h 4mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Ambepussataxi 46.9 km
1h 1mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Ambepussa is to drive which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Ambepussa is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ambepussa via Colombo and Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Negombo and Ambepussa is 82 km. The road distance is 46.9 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ambepussa without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Negombo to Ambepussa, including transfers.
Negombo to Ambepussa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ambepussa is to train which takes 4h and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ambepussa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Ambepussa via Ragama, Alawwa, and Alawwa in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Ambepussa via Pettah, Colombo, and Kaduwela in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- 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 Ragama to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Ambepussa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Ambepussa is 47 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Negombo to Ambepussa.
There are 110+ hotels available in Ambepussa.