There are 4 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Ragamatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Negombotrain Colombo
4h 6mRs 2,351–5,838Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
5h 24mRs 1,566–3,269Drive 91.7 km
- Drive from Pilimathalawa to Negombocar 91.7 km
1h 46mRs 4,165–6,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Negombotaxi 91.7 km
1h 46mRs 14,000–17,000
Pilimathalawa to Negombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilimathalawa station to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Pilimathalawa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Pilimathalawa and Negombo is 117 km. The road distance is 91.7 km.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Pilimathalawa to Negombo, including transfers.
Pilimathalawa to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Pilimathalawa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Negombo is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Negombo via Ragama in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pilimatalawa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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
Pilimathalawa to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pilimathalawa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimathalawa to Negombo is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Pilimathalawa to Negombo.
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