There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Arachchikattuwabus
1h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Arachchikattuwatrain Colombo
2h 1mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 56.4 km
- Drive from Negombo to Arachchikattuwacar 56.4 km
54 minRs 2,544–3,675Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Arachchikattuwataxi 56.4 km
54 minRs 9,000–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa is to drive which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Negombo and arriving at Arachchikattuwa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Negombo and arriving at Arachchikattuwa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Negombo and Arachchikattuwa is 59 km. The road distance is 56.4 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs .
The bus from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Negombo to Arachchikattuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Arachchikattuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Arachchikattuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Arachchikattuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Negombo to Arachchikattuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Arachchikattuwa is 56 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Negombo to Arachchikattuwa.
There are 24+ hotels available in Arachchikattuwa.