There are 4 ways to get from Pallekele to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
4h 14mRs 2,945–6,662Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
6h 25mRs 1,051–1,221Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Pallekele to Negombocar 111.3 km
2h 9mRs 4,991–7,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallekele to Negombotaxi 111.3 km
2h 9mRs 18,000–22,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pallekele to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pallekele to Negombo is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pallekele station to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pallekele to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Pallekele and Negombo is 138 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Pallekele to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Pallekele to Negombo, including transfers.
Pallekele to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Pallekele to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Pallekele to Negombo is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Pallekele, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pallekele to Negombo via Kandy and Ragama in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Pallekele to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pallekele to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallekele to Negombo is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Pallekele to Negombo.
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