There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Wadduwabus
2h 44mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Northtrain Maradana
3h 48mRs 2,401–5,764Bus, train
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Northtrain Maradana
2h 49mDrive 74.4 km
- Drive from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwacar 74.4 km
1h 16mRs 3,273–4,728Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwataxi 74.4 km
1h 16mRs 12,000–15,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Wadduwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kalutara North via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Negombo and Maha Waskaduwa is 83 km. The road distance is 74.4 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa, including transfers.
Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Maha Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Wadduwa via Pettah and Colombo in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Kalutara North via Maradana in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara North
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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 Kalutara North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Wadduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Negombo to Maha Waskaduwa.
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