There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Thulhiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Alawwatrain Colombo
2h 47mRs 2,697–6,125Drive 51.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Thulhiriyacar 51.6 km
1h 6mRs 2,315–3,344Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Alawwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
3h 54mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Thulhiriyataxi 51.6 km
1h 6mRs 8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Thulhiriya is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Thulhiriya is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Thulhiriya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Thulhiriya. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Negombo and Thulhiriya is 77 km. The road distance is 51.6 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Thulhiriya without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Negombo to Thulhiriya, including transfers.
Negombo to Thulhiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Thulhiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Thulhiriya is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Thulhiriya via Ragama and Alawwa in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Thulhiriya via Wellawatta and Alawwa in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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 Thulhiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Negombo to Thulhiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Thulhiriya is 52 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Negombo to Thulhiriya.
There are 115+ hotels available in Thulhiriya.