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How to get fromNegombo to Galle Fortby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Galle Fort by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    1h 43m
    Rs 22,348–130,366

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain train Maradana
    4h 47m
    Rs 1,401–5,864

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain train Maradana
    4h 3m

  4. Bus via Kesbewa

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 29m

  5. Drive 158.5 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Galle Fortcar car 158.5 km
    1h 56m
    Rs 7,200–10,399

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Galle Forttaxi taxi 158.5 km
    1h 56m
    Rs 24,000–29,000

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus bus
    4h 32m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,653Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Galle Fort via Pettah, Colombo City, Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center, and Galle Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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