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

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There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Southern by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain train Maradana
    3h 49m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain train Maradana
    4h 33m
    Rs 1,401–5,864

  3. Bus via Kesbewa

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 6m

  4. Drive  153.7 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Gallecar car 153.7 km
    1h 57m
    Rs 6,777–9,789

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Galletaxi taxi 153.7 km
    1h 57m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus bus
    4h 19m

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  • Distance: 157.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Southern, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Negombo to Galle Bus Station via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Makumbura, and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Galle via Maradana in around 4h 33m.

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