There are 4 ways to get from Palugaswewa to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palugaswewa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa / ...
6h 53mRs 2,436–5,962Bus
- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
7h 9mRs 3,573–5,524Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Palugaswewa to Negombocar 159.4 km
2h 37mRs 7,201–10,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palugaswewa to Negombotaxi 159.4 km
2h 37mRs 26,000–32,000
Palugaswewa to Negombo by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palugaswewa to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Palugaswewa to Negombo is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palugaswewa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Palugaswewa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Palugaswewa and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Palugaswewa and Negombo is 212 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Palugaswewa to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Palugaswewa to Negombo, including transfers.
Palugaswewa to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Palugaswewa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palugaswewa station.
The best way to get from Palugaswewa to Negombo is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Palugaswewa, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Palugaswewa to Ragama twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Palugaswewa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palugaswewa to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Palugaswewa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palugaswewa to Negombo is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Palugaswewa to Negombo.
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