There are 5 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 13mRs 2,895–6,603Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
5h 14mDrive 111 km
- Drive from Pallekele to Negombocar 111 km
2h 8mRs 5,041–7,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallekele to Negombotaxi 111 km
2h 8mRs 17,000–21,000Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
4h 57mRs 2,994–6,602
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pallekele to Negombo is to train via Colombo which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pallekele to Negombo is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 5000 - 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 5h 14m.
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 13m.
The distance between Pallekele and Negombo is 138 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Pallekele to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 13m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.
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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pallekele to Negombo via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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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More Questions & Answers
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 8m to drive from Pallekele to Negombo.
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