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

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There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Galle Fort by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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

  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 via Kesbewa

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 21m

  4. Drive  158.5 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Galle Fortcar car 158.5 km
    1h 56m
    Rs 6,986–10,091

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Galle Forttaxi taxi 158.5 km
    1h 56m
    Rs 26,000–31,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus bus
    4h 33m

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  • Distance: 158.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Negombo to Galle Fort via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Makumbura, Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center, and Galle Bus Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Galle Fort via Maradana and Galle in around 4h 47m.

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