There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Balapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 58mRs 2,841–6,414Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
4h 15mDrive 115.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Balapitiyacar 115.3 km
1h 56mRs 5,255–7,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Balapitiyataxi 115.3 km
1h 56mRs 17,000–21,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Balapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ambalangoda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ahungalla via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Negombo and Balapitiya is 121 km. The road distance is 115.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Balapitiya without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Negombo to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Negombo to Balapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Balapitiya is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Balapitiya via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ambalangoda in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Balapitiya via Maradana and Ahungalla in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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 Maradana to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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/
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Balapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Balapitiya is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Negombo to Balapitiya.
There are 1820+ hotels available in Balapitiya.