There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Elpitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
3h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
4h 18mRs 4,501–8,464Drive 125.7 km
- Drive from Negombo to Elpitiyacar 125.7 km
1h 31mRs 5,647–8,156Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Elpitiyataxi 125.7 km
1h 31mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Elpitiya is to train which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ahungalla via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Negombo and Elpitiya is 158 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Elpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Negombo to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Negombo to Elpitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Elpitiya is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Elpitiya via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kurundugaha Heththapma in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Elpitiya via Maradana and Ahungalla in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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 Elpitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Elpitiya is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Negombo to Elpitiya.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Elpitiya.