There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Pitigala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
3h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
4h 31mRs 5,401–9,464Drive 122.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Pitigalacar 122.5 km
1h 44mRs 5,499–7,943Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Pitigalataxi 122.5 km
1h 44mRs 20,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Pitigala is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Pitigala is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Pitigala. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Pitigala. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ahungalla via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Negombo and Pitigala is 169 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Pitigala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Negombo to Pitigala, including transfers.
Negombo to Pitigala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Pitigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Pitigala is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Pitigala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Pitigala via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kurundugaha Heththapma in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Pitigala via Maradana and Ahungalla in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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 Pitigala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Pitigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Pitigala is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Negombo to Pitigala.
There are 423+ hotels available in Pitigala.