There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Ethul Kotte by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Peliyagodabus
- Take the taxi from Peliyagoda to Ethul Kottetaxi
41 minDrive 40.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Ethul Kottecar 40.5 km
34 minRs 1,821–2,630Train
- Take the train from Negombo to Dematagodatrain Puttalam
1h 22mRs 2,798–4,861Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Ethul Kottetaxi 40.5 km
34 minRs 11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Ethul Kotte is to drive which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Ethul Kotte is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Ethul Kotte. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Dematagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Negombo and Ethul Kotte is 43 km. The road distance is 40.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ethul Kotte without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 41 min and costs .
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Negombo to Ethul Kotte, including transfers.
Negombo to Ethul Kotte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Ethul Kotte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dematagoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Ethul Kotte is 40 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Negombo to Ethul Kotte.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Ethul Kotte.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ethul Kotte, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Dematagoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Dematagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Peliyagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–14,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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