There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
2h 54mRs 3,087–6,645Drive 65.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Kegallecar 65.4 km
1h 19mRs 2,972–4,293Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Warakapolabus
2h 55mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Kegalletaxi 65.4 km
1h 19mRs 10,000–12,000Train via Tismalpola
- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Tismalpolatrain Colombo
3h 15mRs 3,087–6,595
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Kegalle is to drive which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Warakapola via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Negombo and Kegalle is 93 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Negombo to Kegalle, including transfers.
Negombo to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Kegalle via Ragama and Polgahawela in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Kegalle via Armour street and Warakapola in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Tismalpola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Negombo to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Kegalle is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Negombo to Kegalle.
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