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How to get fromNegombo to Kelaniyaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Kelaniya by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Wattalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Wattala to Kelaniyataxi taxi
    34 min

  2. Drive 33.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Kelaniyacar car 33.7 km
    32 min
    Rs 1,506–2,175

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Negombo to Kelaniyatrain train Puttalam
    1h 16m
    Rs 2,395–4,356

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Kelaniyataxi taxi 33.7 km
    32 min
    Rs 9,000–11,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 36.1 km
  • Duration: 34 min

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Kelaniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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