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How to get fromNegombo to Pelawattaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Pelawatta by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Ratnapura

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Pelawattataxi taxi
    4h 54m

  2. Drive  157.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Pelawattacar car 157.3 km
    2h 25m
    Rs 7,071–10,214

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Pelawattataxi taxi
    5h 42m
    Rs 12,401–18,864

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Pelawattataxi taxi 157.3 km
    2h 25m
    Rs 26,000–31,000

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Madampe to Pelawattataxi taxi
    5h 32m

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  • Distance: 179.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Pelawatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Pelawatta. However, you can take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Rathnapura, then take the taxi to Pelawatta. Alternatively, you can take the train to Colombo Fort, take the train to Ahungalla, then take the taxi to Pelawatta.

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