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How to get fromNegombo to Kottawa (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Kottawa (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Negombo to Dematagodatrain train Puttalam
    1h 34m
    Rs 5,798–8,861

  2. Drive  49.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Kottawa (Station)car car 49.1 km
    49 min
    Rs 2,101–3,035

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus bus
    3h 1m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Kottawa (Station)taxi taxi 49.1 km
    49 min
    Rs 13,000–16,000

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  • Distance: 52.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kottawa (Station), Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Dematagoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Kottawa (Station) via Pettah, Colombo City, and Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre in around 3h 1m.

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