There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Kabalana by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kathaluwatrain Maradana
4h 27mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Kathaluwatrain Maradana
5h 11mRs 1,431–5,864Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Ahangamabus
5h 46mDrive 168.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Kabalanacar 168.5 km
2h 4mRs 7,215–10,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Kabalanataxi 168.5 km
2h 4mRs 48,000–60,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Kabalana is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Kabalana is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Kabalana. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ahangama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Kabalana. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kathaluwa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Negombo and Kabalana is 174 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kabalana without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Negombo to Kabalana, including transfers.
Negombo to Kabalana bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Kabalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kabalana is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kabalana, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Kathaluwa via Pettah, Colombo, Ahangama, and Ahangama in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Kathaluwa via Maradana in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,726
- 2nd Class
- Rs 230
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,072
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 Kathaluwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 233–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,749
- 2nd Class
- Rs 233
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,100
- 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
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–60,000
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 Kabalana bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Kabalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Kabalana is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Negombo to Kabalana.
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