There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Maho by train, bus, taxi, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Mahotrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
4h 9mRs 2,387–5,845Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Negombo to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Mahotaxi
2h 6mFly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Palugaswewa to Maho Junctiontrain
3h 44mRs 18,148–117,566Drive 107.6 km
- Drive from Negombo to Mahocar 107.6 km
1h 59mRs 4,905–7,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Mahotaxi 107.6 km
1h 59mRs 16,000–20,000
Negombo to Maho by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Maho is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Maho is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Maho. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Maho via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Negombo and Maho is 147 km. The road distance is 107.6 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Maho without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Negombo to Maho, including transfers.
Negombo to Maho train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Maho train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Maho is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Negombo to Maho.
There are eight+ hotels available in Maho.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Maho, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Maho via Ragama in around 4h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Palugaswewa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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 Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,200–20,000
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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