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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Wattalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Wattala to Thalawathugodataxi taxi
    48 min

  2. Drive 45.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Thalawathugodacar car 45.9 km
    40 min
    Rs 2,075–2,997

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Negombo to Dematagodatrain train Puttalam
    1h 29m
    Rs 4,298–6,661

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Thalawathugodataxi taxi 45.9 km
    40 min
    Rs 12,000–15,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Peliyagoda

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Peliyagodabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Peliyagoda to Thalawathugodataxi taxi
    48 min

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 45.7 km
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Thalawathugoda, 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.

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