There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) 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 Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
4hRs 2,951–6,564Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
4h 15mDrive 116.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River)car 116.5 km
1h 58mRs 5,227–7,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River)taxi 116.5 km
1h 58mRs 17,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River). However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ambalangoda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River). However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ahungalla via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Negombo and Madu Ganga (River) is 122 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River), including transfers.
Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Madu Ganga (River), Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ambalangoda in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) via Maradana and Ahungalla in around 4h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–22,000
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 Madu Ganga (River) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Madu Ganga (River) is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Negombo to Madu Ganga (River).
There are 1745+ hotels available in Madu Ganga (River).