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How to get fromNegombo to Kataragamaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    3h 55m
    Rs 36,848–155,366

  2. Drive  245.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Kataragamacar car 245.6 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 10,799–15,599

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi taxi
    7h 32m
    Rs 26,441–36,964

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    9h 13m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Kataragamataxi taxi 245.6 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 40,000–48,000

  6. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    4h 27m
    Rs 40,848–160,366

  7. Bus, train to Koggala, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    3. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KCT - WRZ
    6h 33m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,028Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Negombo to Kataragama via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 13m.

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