There are 4 ways to get from Thambuttegama to Negombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 20mRs 2,415–5,931Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
6h 38mRs 600–700Drive 142.5 km
- Drive from Thambuttegama to Negombocar 142.5 km
2h 39mRs 6,461–9,333Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thambuttegama to Negombotaxi 142.5 km
2h 39mRs 21,000–26,000
Thambuttegama to Negombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thambuttegama to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thambuttegama to Negombo is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thambuttegama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Thambuttegama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Thambuttegama and Negombo is 187 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Thambuttegama to Negombo without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Thambuttegama to Negombo, including transfers.
Thambuttegama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Thambuttegama to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Thambuttegama to Negombo is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Thambuttegama, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Thambuttegama to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thambuttegama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Thambuttegama to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thambuttegama to Negombo is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Thambuttegama to Negombo.
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