There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Kalutara South by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
2h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 23mRs 2,401–5,764Drive 78.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Kalutara Southcar 78.3 km
1h 20mRs 3,447–4,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Kalutara Southtaxi 78.3 km
1h 20mRs 13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
2h 54m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Kalutara South is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Kalutara South is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Kalutara South. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Kalutara South. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Negombo and Kalutara South is 85 km. The road distance is 78.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kalutara South without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Negombo to Kalutara South, including transfers.
Negombo to Kalutara South bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Kalutara South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kalutara South is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kalutara South, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Kalutara South via Pettah, Colombo, and Kalutara in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 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 Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 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 Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Kalutara South bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Kalutara South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Kalutara South is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Negombo to Kalutara South.
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