There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Pannipitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Dematagodatrain Puttalam
1h 34mRs 5,398–7,861Drive 49.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Pannipitiyacar 49.7 km
46 minRs 2,231–3,223Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pannipitiya Junctionbus Colombo-Passara
2h 32mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Pannipitiyataxi 49.7 km
46 minRs 13,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Pannipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Pannipitiya is to drive which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Pannipitiya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Pannipitiya Junction via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Pannipitiya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Dematagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Negombo and Pannipitiya is 51 km. The road distance is 49.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Pannipitiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Negombo to Pannipitiya, including transfers.
Negombo to Pannipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Pannipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Pannipitiya is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Pannipitiya, 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 Pannipitiya Junction via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Dematagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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 Pannipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Pannipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dematagoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Pannipitiya is 50 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Negombo to Pannipitiya.
There are 1476+ hotels available in Pannipitiya.