There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Galigamuwa 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
2h 58mRs 3,237–6,845Drive 59.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Galigamuwacar 59.7 km
1h 13mRs 2,686–3,880Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 48mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Galigamuwataxi 59.7 km
1h 13mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Galigamuwa is to drive which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Galigamuwa is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Galigamuwa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Galigamuwa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Negombo and Galigamuwa is 88 km. The road distance is 59.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Galigamuwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Negombo to Galigamuwa, including transfers.
Negombo to Galigamuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Galigamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Galigamuwa is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Galigamuwa via Ragama and Alawwa in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Galigamuwa via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kegalle in around 3h 48m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Galigamuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Galigamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Galigamuwa is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Negombo to Galigamuwa.
There are 114+ hotels available in Galigamuwa.