There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Maharagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Dematagodatrain Puttalam
1h 32mRs 4,798–7,261Drive 47.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Maharagamacar 47.7 km
44 minRs 2,174–3,140Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Maharagamabus Colombo-Passara / ...
2h 26mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Maharagamataxi 47.7 km
44 minRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Maharagama is to drive which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Maharagama is to drive which takes 44 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Maharagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Dematagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Negombo and Maharagama is 49 km. The road distance is 47.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Negombo to Maharagama, including transfers.
Negombo to Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Maharagama is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, 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 Maharagama via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Negombo to Dematagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Maharagama
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dematagoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Maharagama is 48 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Negombo to Maharagama.
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